Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A truly life changing experience! Past Review

By (University of Hartford) - abroad from 01/13/2018 to 05/16/2018 with

AIFS: Limerick - University of Limerick

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Being able to backpack around Europe and travel around most of Ireland was a very worthwhile experience. Going abroad helped me improve many skills necessary for a successful future such as budgeting and time management.

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.

* 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?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Being able to travel around London for two days before going to Ireland was not only an amazing experience but also a great way to meet other students in the AIFS program.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Around $150-$200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy food in bulk at cheap grocery stores and set a limit to how much you spend at a pub so you don't spend to much at once. Also, don't forget about the exchange rate. What ever amount your spending is automatically going to be more in dollars.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Exploring London for the first couple days.
  • Our program directors in Ireland were very kind and helpful.
* What could be improved?
  • The living conditions in the village I stayed at.
  • The meal card voucher plan.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to budget better and plan itinerary for trips.

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.