Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Trip of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., East Stroudsburg State University of Pennsylvania) - abroad from 05/04/2009 to 07/24/2009 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My trip to Dublin was incredible, and the people I met I will never forget. The city is amazing and since ACD is in the heart of it, we were able to experience everything Dublin has to offer everyday. I can't wait to go back to Ireland some day!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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:

Food in Dublin is amazing!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Where we stayed was in the heart of Dublin so it was great!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No Health Issues

* 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)

Dublin is expensive but you can lively easily there if you try.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't eat out at the restaurants for every meal.

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • People I met
  • Activities that were planned
* What could be improved?
  • Not much - maybe even more planned trips?
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would have planned a trip each weekend to another European country since it is so cheap to fly.

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.