Dark, Inviting, Surprising Past Review

By (Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft., Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 06/01/2014 to 09/25/2014 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - SFA Theatre in Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained an immeasurable personal experience firsthand with violent history and thriving culture whise impact will last my lifetime and perhaps beyond.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Theres nothing like an education that works as a group for 2 or 3 hours and then turns you loose for 2 days.

* 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:

The only time I didnt feel safe was on the north side of the Liffy in the middle of the night and even then, I was around the tourist bars so I was fine.

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? Dont remember
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Sparkplug at Town Hall
  • Food, Folklore and Faeries at Brazen Head Pub
  • WB Yeats exhibit
* What could be improved?
  • Classmates interest during group exhibition
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/a