Past Review
By Brendan (Finance and Financial Management Services., Providence College) for
Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway
I would recommend studying abroad to any student. I think it was a great experience that I will never forget.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
While my time abroad was fantastic, I feel that the academic experience could be better as we were only assessed once throughout the entire semester. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I experienced problems registering for courses and I didn't receive much help from either my sponsoring or host institutions. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in an apartment with 5 other U.S. students. <br /><br /> My roommates and location of my apartment were great. |
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We had to take care of our own meals. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | Even if you already know other students studying in the same place, try to meet as many new people as possible. |
