Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A great place to make friends and have a good time. Highly recommended. Past Review

By (Lynn University) - abroad from 01/02/2016 to 02/22/2016 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was great. Met people at Lynn University that I didn't know excited. Actually met a guy in Ireland who grew up 10 minutes from my house in Philly. Its a small world and you should try and experience it all.

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:

* 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? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

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

  • Other
  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • Other

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • Sites
  • Nightlife
* What could be improved?
  • Housing conditions
  • Different location
  • More students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The house you will stay at will have 25 people living in it and it is constantly cold and semi dark.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'