Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AMAZING July 22, 2025

By (Social Sciences, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/11/2025 to 05/18/2025 with

Arcadia: Dublin - University College Dublin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about myself and traveling and different cultures. It was 100% worthwhile.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

No oven and no meal plans so cooked for myself a lot. It was fine, but didn't know there wouldn't be an oven.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Yes, I had an issue as soon as I landed and I was easily able to see the doctor and get the medicine needed, as well as be reimbursed by health insurance.

* Safety:

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

I wish I could do it all over again for the first time. It was an amazing experience.

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 spent roughly $1000/month

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I spent $35 on groceries per week.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget! Make sure to know how much is going out.

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • People
  • Location
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that I didn't need to pack that many shoes.

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.