Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Ireland taught me to embrace new cultures because it is worth it! Past Review

By (Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering., Truman State University) - abroad from 01/23/2013 to 05/20/2013 with

University of Limerick: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about Irish culture and learned about environmental issues as they perceive them in my classes. It was defiantly worth my time because i can bring that perspective back to America.

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.

It was an awesome experience. Just the right amount of fun and studying and I got to visit everywhere I wanted to!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very Willing to help! Very Knowledgable

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great setup. Close to campus. Great roomates

* Food:

Food is very expensive her, but it tastes great!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I feel kind of integrated, but I still hung around with Americans alot

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I personally didn't use health care. But my roommate did and she was very impressed with the system.

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe while here

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)

It is really expensive to live here. Not only is the euro worth $1.3, but ther prices are higher too

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $300-$500 depending on the week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? make a budget and stick to it no matter what

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • People
  • Travel
  • Classes
* What could be improved?
  • Ways of saving money
  • Communication while here
  • Knowing which classes are going to be offered
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish i knew how many study abroad kids would be here. I would have been way less nervous.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.