Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Wonderful! Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/22/2018 to 05/21/2018 with

University College Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learning to be more independent, cooking for myself, navigating a new currency, meeting international friends! All worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

Ended up loving where I lived but it was hard at first getting used to not living on campus.

* Food:

Eating out is expensive, but grocery shopping is pretty cheap

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Not applicable

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Ireland was a very interesting country to be in with all the changes it is going through at the minute. It's a country of rich history to which they are s till very impacted to off at the minute. Irish people are welcoming and friendly. Would love to have the opportunity to go back.

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)

2.5

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook for yourself instead of eating out. It is expensive to eat out in Dublin.

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • 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 multiple bonding programs throughout the semester
  • the trips around ireland
* What could be improved?
  • more guidance how science classes and labs works at the university
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.