Time of My Life! Past Review
By Anne A (Marketing., Franklin Pierce University) - abroad from 01/01/2007 to 05/08/2007 with
American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program
Definitely worthwhile! I learned that I can handle being alone and trying something new.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff at American College Dublin was available any time I needed them! |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had a really small room, but it was so cute and cozy! I loved my housing! |
* Food: |
Our five euro voucher was great for lunch after classes. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The city and people are so welcoming, it was easy to blend in with the wonderful Irish people. "There's no strangers in Ireland, only friends you haven't met yet!"- our favorite saying! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
I felt really safe in Dublin, even at night. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
The city was very expensive! I had a job though on weekends to help. It was very easy to find a job in the city. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About 50 Euro. I bought groceries so I wouldn't have to eat out. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy groceries and don't eat out a lot. Also use the 5 Euro voucher the school gives you for the cafe. |
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? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Wish I could've stayed longer! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |