Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Rolling Green Hills July 08, 2022

By (Public Health, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/19/2022 to 05/31/2022 with

Boston University: Dublin - Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worth while, I learned to form my own opinions about people and take what society says with a grain of salt.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They did not handle water gate correctly

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We went almost a week without hot running water and then were met with dismay when we complained that the GREEN water was dangerous.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

I loved the people, country and experience that I had. It was unique to me and was something that was my own in every sense.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook as much as you can and create a budget early.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
  • Host Family
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • The People
  • The Location
  • The Culture
* What could be improved?
  • The Housing Arrangements
  • DCU Staff
  • BU Staff in Ireland
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to properly spread my money to last the duration of the program.

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.