Ireland is a beautiful country that can only be fully appreciated first-hand. Past Review
By Megan M (Occupational Therapy, Xavier University) - abroad from 08/30/2014 to 12/20/2014 with
AIFS: Limerick - University of Limerick
I learned how to better organize my time and money in order to get the most out of my experience. I learned a lot about myself and how to be self-sufficient.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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The International Education Office was very helpful and offered a wide variety of programs and events for international students. |
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Joining clubs and societies is the best way to get involved! |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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Being immersed in a different culture is the best way to learn about it. I was able to fully participate in the culture and enjoyed every moment of it. The people are extremely friendly, inviting, and accepting and Ireland is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Not only was I able to travel all around Ireland, but it is easy enough to get anywhere else in Europe. I saw so many places, ate so much amazing food, and met some of my best friends on this trip. These are memories I would not trade for anything. |
Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
The Irish language is not typically spoken, but is seen on almost all road signs. Learning the language was still interesting and fun so I highly suggest taking the module. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish that I would have kept a journal. I have so many pictures to capture the big moments, but I know I have forgotten some of the smaller details. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
