Dublin helped me broaden my horizons and made such a great influence on my life! Past Review

By (International Relations, Lynn University) for

American College Dublin: Irish Language & Culture Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worth it. I had the experience of a lifetime! I would do it again. I had a blast and came home with great stories and friends that I will have forever!

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.

Workload wasn't bad at all. Depending on your major. Most of my classes were what is called a direct study which means I do it mostly on my own and only visit with the professor a few times. The grade is based off 2 research papers. You don't have to buy books from the bookstores because they are in the library. I had plenty of time to travel and explore the city.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

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* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

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* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? printer use in the library

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

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?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students