Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The time of my life. Past Review

By (Texas A&M University - College Station) - abroad from 05/25/2017 to 07/26/2017 with

Arcadia: Dublin Internship Program Summer

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about Irish History and international experiences.

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.

I took two summer courses and didn't really pay much attention to them. As bad as that may be, I still did fine.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The ladies in the office were great; but the head of the office left much to be desired. He was awkward, rude, and fairly unpleasant.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

There are two different properties that the students are assigned into. One apt. is a vastly inferior in quality; that complex is the one to which I was assigned. This assignment did a good deal of damage to my experience abroad.

* Food:

Irish food and drink is incredible.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Irish culture is incredibly easy to assimulate.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Full health coverage.

* Safety:

Dublin, and all of Ireland, is incredibly safe.

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

I met some of the most incredible people; local and American. The Americans I befriended plan on meeting up once a year to see eachother again and share memories. My friends in Ireland may be finding me a job in Dublin.

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)

I went out a lot, and drinks were expensive... so I spent a lot. However, one probably could make it on a student budget.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I couldn't say. I probably spent 4 thou
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Construct a budget.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Host Country
  • Friendship I made
  • Travelability of Europe
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I would enjoy living in Europe so much! 😍

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.