Past Review
By Kiley P (Political Science and Government., Providence College) for
Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved it, every single second.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in Gort na Coribe with an American direct roommate, and three Irish flatmates. <br /><br /> |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
By far the best five months of my life ever. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt more safe in Galway than I have ever felt in Providence. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You'll spend so much money on traveling because you have so much vacation time at NUI but it's worth every cent. |
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You need to get out of the PC bubble, go abroad. |
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