Studying in Dublin was the Best Experience of My Life! Past Review
By Gina S (Psychology, Georgian Court College) for
American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program
Studying abroad has changed the way I view the world! Theres a whole other life outside of the states... go experience it !
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The teaching methods over in Ireland are alot different from the states but the program was great and the teachers were so helpful! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Our housing arrangements were great! We had two apartments that were shared between 8 other Americans. It came with cookware, tv and dvd player,vacuum,washer/dryer, bathroom, towels etc. The building was safe and clean. Our building wasn't far from anything. We were right in the city, walking distance to everything! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Studying abroad was the best decision I ever made! I met friends that will be in my life forever! Our program director Colum was amazing as well! He was so helpful with anything we needed! While being enrolled in class four days a week...we had time on the weeknights to enjoy Ireland and on the weekends to travel. We went all over Europe! London, Italy, Spain, one of the roommates even made it to Africa! Anything that was planned by the school was well arranged and exciting! I couldn't ask for a better experience ! |
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Everywhere we went in Dublin was extremely safe...However, being abroad, you should always travel in groups and know your surroundings! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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Language
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you have the chance to study abroad ...DO IT ! ACD was the best experience of my life and so fun! I met great people who will forever be in my life! Everyone is so friendly and helpful I can't say enough about it ! |
