Studying Abroad in Ireland was Craic! Past Review

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University of Limerick: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Best experience of my life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Very few tests and quizzes and but teachers were helpful

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

ISU was very disorganized but the Internation at the UNiversity of Limerick was very helpful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Shop for food at Aldi because it is the cheapest

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Went to Connemara with the International Society and it was alot of fun

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

the Houseing was VERY nice

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Stick to 100 euro a week

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

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?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • The night life
  • The culture
* What could be improved?
  • More organized office
  • More classes available
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Meet as many Irish people as possible