Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Independent learning experience living alone abroad August 25, 2022

By (neuroscience, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/09/2022 to 05/13/2022 with

Arcadia: Dublin - University College Dublin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence, but was very expensive

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.

Semi-rigorous and needs more resources for large school

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Good support

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great

* Food:

Grocery stores not very accessible

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Lived with irish students and didn't know many americans

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Using health insurance was very difficult because it is based in the us

* Safety:

Very safe city

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Integration with local students
  • Variety of classes available
* What could be improved?
  • More community among students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Expenses

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.