Trinity College Dublin: going back the first chance I get! Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I Learned a lot about research and feel like the quality of the research required/ expected of me was greater than in the U.S. And also I really don't like that a T.A. has no responses to any of my emails regarding a final essay that is half of my grade.

On-site administration of your program

The weaknesses were organization and a smooth system for visiting students. Strengths were a lively student body, staff and faculty and a the start-up program for visiting students.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I hurt my back pretty bad carrying all my luggage up flights of stairs because there were no elevators in my housing. I had to buy all of my bedding and cookware, the kitchen only fit one-two people at a time in it for seven students and there was no kitchen table or any communal place to eat.

I cooked for myself majority of the time, I would say groceries are fresher but more expensive in Dublin and also try not to buy too many things at once because it's usually not a short walk to the grocery store from housing and it often rains. Avoid overpriced grocery stores like Mark and Spencers, go to Tesco. And, try to get produce at the Saturday market on Henry Street for the cheapest deals.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The Hill of Tara,the GAA museum, different churches and parks were all very interesting and a great start to my time abroad to get a sense of the history and culture.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I always felt safe in Dublin. One time when I got sick a week before my flight home, I went to the school nurse and they said they could see me in a week, so I just went home with a cough which is no big deal. But appointments were difficult to get when needed similar to the health services in the U.S. and at my college.

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

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