The perfect blend of culture and tourism! Past Review
By Kelli duran (University of New Mexico) - abroad from 07/01/2016 to 07/16/2016 with
Ireland Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
When you are abroad you really get a sense for what is out there instead of just being fed stuff from the media. For me this helped me gain knowledge of the world so I had my own idea what was going on in other countries.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was the perfect blend of lecture and hands on learning through the Irish community! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Always willing to help with anything you need! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Most of the meals were on our own but the meals included were amazing!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We volunteered in the community so you could really grasp their culture from interacting with members of their community.. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I gained so much from this program whether I'm talking about my knowledge on medeval history or my cultural sensitivity or awareness. |
Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Probably like $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Start saving early! Just put a little in each day or week and you'll be set when you get there |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The program itself is pretty packed so my suggestion is to pack lightly and try and travel before or after the program because it's an easy plane if you travel lightly. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
