My Study Abroad at University College Cork Past Review
By Megan S (HISTORY., Barnard College) for
University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I'm happy I spent some time out of New York City/the US - I appreciate being here more now.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There was virtually no reading/homework. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The international office was helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Student housing - Farranlea Hall on Victoria Cross <br /><br /> In December there was a huge flood and the basement laundry room was completely inoperable! |
| * Food: |
Irish food is nothing truly special - I was fine cooking for myself. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Plenty to do on campus and in Cork. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Cork is quiet and safe. |
| 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? | I didn't spend more than I would in the US. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan to bring more money than you think you need if you want to travel around Ireland/Europe. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I took the intro to Irish couse at UCC. |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go to Cork, learn Irish, then spend a weekend in the Gaeltacht practicing! |
