Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life Changing Experience! Past Review

By (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Saint Anselm College) - abroad from 06/08/2009 to 07/10/2009 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained more knowledge of the world around me during my experience abroad. I was able to step outside of my comfort zone.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone was very welcoming and helpful!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Lived with a great group of people!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Dublin is a young and fun city!

* 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

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? 200-250 Euro a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure you save enough before you leave!

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Small classes
  • Helpful and friendly professors
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Wish American College Dublin would advertise more so that other students know about what a great program it is!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That study abroad is life-changing and not to worry about making friends! Made plenty of close friends!

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.