A Jewel of an Experience on the Emerald Isle Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 07/01/2017 to 07/12/2017 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): ​Doctoral Internship in Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The opportunity allowed me to see and experience a part of the world I would not otherwise have visited. Interactions with the local people proved to be enriching and enlightening.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

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

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $500

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Local customs
  • Folklore
  • History
* What could be improved?
  • More time with the locals in their personal settings.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had realized there would be a lot of walking up and down hills. I am accustomed to air conditioners and there were none in the places we stayed.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'