Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing experience where I was exposed to a new culture Past Review

By (Eastern Illinois University) - abroad from 01/16/2016 to 04/22/2016 with

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned much from working in the Admissions' Office. I improved my marketing skills. Outside of work, I gained confidence in traveling on my own.

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)

Dublin is naturally expensive, but if you can be thrifty, you can save money. I learned this within a month of living there.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50-75
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Look for cheaper alternatives for food in a grocery store.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
  • N/A
* 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?
  • My co-workers
  • Time to explore/travel
  • Independence to do what I want
* What could be improved?
  • No complaints
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Keep the receipts from transactions in Ireland so you can get a tax reimbursed as you come back through customs into the U.S.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.