Hospitable Unforgettable Ireland. Past Review
By Gabrielle J V (English, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/25/2014 to 12/12/2014 with
Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Very worthwhile. I learned important life skills for post-graduation life and I immersed myself in a very different, special culture that made me feel uncomfortable and alien at first but then I grew to love and appreciate. I also got to travel to 4 other cities in 4 different countries which provided so much global experience and understanding. I will never forget my experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Compared to Wellesley, the professors were impersonal and the curriculum was very difficult to follow because of the lack of syllabi and the lack of work throughout the semester and then the pile of exams/paper during the last week. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The location and overall complex was fantastic! My specific room had black mold in the bathroom and mildewed carpet. |
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No food plan. Dublin is very pricey. Tasty...but pricey. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Not nearly as accessible or personal |
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You just need to be smart like in any city, there are some rough areas...comparable to Boston. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | 300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring more than your think you need and if you don't have it, be prepared to eat unhealthy packaged foods and only treat yourself to coffee or a beer ever once and a while. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would be paying far more than a regular semester even though Trinity is way cheaper than Wellesley. |
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. |
