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Beautiful Galway Past Review

By (Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering., University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 06/24/2014 to 08/02/2014 with

USAC Ireland: Galway - Irish Literature, History, and Music

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that people are very different and to respect how other people choose to live their life. I loved experiencing how people from different cultures live. It was 100% worthwhile.

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.

* 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?

I did not have any health issues, but those that did were well taken care of.

* Safety:

I always felt safe, but don't walk alone at night

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? Eating out can add up quickly so try to grocery shop to save money and just go out occasionally.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • The location
  • The friendly teachers
* What could be improved?
  • More integration with locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I felt pretty prepared for this trip. I under estimated by spending money a little bit though.

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.