Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Wish I never had to leave Ireland Past Review

By (The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 01/17/2016 to 05/19/2016 with

University of Limerick: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved my time there. Even without traveling outside the country, there is so much to do and see in Ireland itself. The people were wonderful, and I really enjoyed my classes.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The lecturers and tutors were easily accessible

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I stayed at Thomond Village in a 6 person apartment, and I really enjoyed it. I loved having my own room and bathroom.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

All the Irish students I met were very welcoming and friendly.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The on campus doctor wasn't the best. Luckily I only caught a cold once during my time in Ireland.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook at home!

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • Irish Students
  • Location
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Credit Petition Process
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how much I would love it there so that I could have done the fall semester as well! Also, the rain. Bring a raincoat because it is Irish weather after all.

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.