Past Review
By Johnny (Accounting, Providence College) for
Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway
My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. If you have the opportunity to go, definitely do it, you won't get a chance like this again.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
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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 |
Our program did a very good job with keeping in touch with us. They frequently emailed us about trips, updates, and on-campus news. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a 5-person apartment in Gort na Coiribe. My direct roommate was American, and my other 3 roommates with Irish girls. I loved everything about the apartment complex. Its a 10/15 minute walk to school and about a 20 minute walk into town. <br /><br /> Awesome |
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The food was fine, basically the same as the food at home. We cooked at the apartment most of the time, but ordered take-out a lot towards the end of the semester. |
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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Galway is the best place to study abroad. The city is very friendly with a huge student population and a great nightlife. |
