Amazing Past Review
By Shannen H (Marketing., Fordham University) - abroad from 01/06/2014 to 05/15/2014 with
Arcadia: Galway - National University of Ireland, Galway
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Living abroad is the best experience you can ask for. You learn a lot about yourself, as well as, the world in general.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* 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? |
Gort na Coiribe was the best! |
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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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* Safety: |
Galway in general is a very safe place, but there were a few break-ins at Gort na Coiribe. Make sure to look your doors! |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I was pretty well informed before going on this program. |
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