Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The most amazing trip with the most amazing people I have ever experienced. Past Review

By (Lynn University) - abroad from 04/05/2014 to 04/13/2014 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This trip was so worthwhile. I have never had so much fun in one week. Being in Dublin heightened the experience of the show for everyone involved.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Learning about the Oscar Wilde House and Smock Alley before performing in each venue, I believe, made my performances stronger.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone was very nice, polite, and friendly. I felt very welcome.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Although the rooms were tight, Times Hostel was right in the middle of everywhere my group needed to go.

* 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

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)

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?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • 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?
  • The people
  • The places
  • The energy
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How wonderful ACD is so that I could have done a summer there.

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.