Pobail January 15, 2023

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I found the Irish students to be significantly less engaged and interested in their schoolwork than kids back home. Classes were large and professors were sometimes difficult to reach. I found classes generally easy enough, though most of my grades depended on finals week (~70%).

On-site administration of your program

Arcadia staff were very friendly and supportive. I went on several of their trips/events after our initial orientation. They did a good job of fostering a sense of community between colleges in Ireland. I hung out with Arcadia kids at UCD and we also stayed in touch the with Arcadia kids at Trinity and elsewhere in Ireland.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

While I have some funny ideas about how I would go to Rome or Prague if I did it all over agin because the food and drinks are cheaper, overall I was happy with my time in Dublin and especially happy with Arcadia's programming and the people it introduced me to.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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• Local Students
• Americans
• International Students

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• Americans
• International Students

• The other students Arcadia introduced me to
• Arcadia trips/events
• The independence of everyday life

• More Arcadia events at the end of the semester
• More communication with professors
• Maybe have students guaranteed to be living with at least one other Arcadia student.

The Avid Adventurer