Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A bit of Craic! Past Review

By (Sociology., Saint Norbert College) - abroad from 01/06/2014 to 05/09/2014 with

University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much from studying abroad at University College Cork! It was an extremely worthwhile experience, and I wouldn't trade the experience for anything!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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:

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)

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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • the city itself
  • The school is very beautiful and had great facilities.
  • The program allowed for a lot of time to travel, and the coursework was not too difficult.
* What could be improved?
  • the courses in sociology
  • some of the professors' teaching methods
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I wouldn't have worried so much in the beginning about finding my way around the city and my classes, as everything worked out well. I had a great experience, and everyone should live in the moment and enjoy every second of their time in Ireland!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!