Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Go to Maynooth University! Past Review

By (Business Administration and Management, Maynooth University) - abroad from 09/01/2021 to 12/15/2017 with

API (Academic Programs International): Dublin - Study Abroad at Maynooth University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to slow down. How to become friends with those from different backgrounds from me. See place I might not have been able to see otherwise.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I truly enjoyed the atmosphere of Irish classes. The professors were extremely helpful with any questions that I may have regarding the material.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My advisor didn't live on the campus with us.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Living in a suite style with individuals from different countries allowed me to learn not only about the Irish culture, but those from Germany, Italy and Spain.

* Food:

Can you go wrong with fish and chips, porridge, or Irish beef stew? The options for gluten free were incredible. I love ADLI!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I could not have met nicer individual, than those that I met in Ireland. Their way of life, the slow pace, always looking out for others, really helped me reevaluate my life and how I was living it.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

I had to walk a ways to get from the bus stop or train station to my housing and I never felt scared.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

My study abroad semester taught me more about myself that I could have imagined.

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)

It was challenging, I had work hard the summer before to have money to use while I was there. Not being able to work was difficult.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Work multiple jobs before you leave! Start an separate account for your trip.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? n/a
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? n/a

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • Excusions.
  • Culture.
  • People.
* What could be improved?
  • The connection between me and my API advisor.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that I would be make friends and not to be so afraid to be myself. I wish I knew that I would find out more about myself and my love for the world.