My Semester in Belfast Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The instructors were high quality, but I did not spend enough time in class to get the most of it. I only had a few class periods a week.

On-site administration of your program

For the most part, the administration is adequate, but I had some trouble with the office accepting my "change of exam" form.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had a single room on a hall with maybe thirty other people. The rooms are nice enough, but the common areas tended to be dirty. <br /><br /> I'm used to living closer to my classes and the building tended to be rather dirty. Otherwise, it was nice, however.

Students fend for themselves. There is a cafeteria of sorts in the student center, but it is not very high quality. Food was also very expensive.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I made a point of getting involved in the local traditional music scene and it was a phenomenal experience. I also got involved in a local church that had a very active youth group.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I honestly wasn't sure what to do if I got very sick. Thankfully I did not, and the city of Belfast is very safe, so I never felt unsafe.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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