Exploring the Dublin Streets September 05, 2023

By (Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Brandeis University) - abroad from 06/07/2023 to 08/05/2023 with

Boston University: Dublin - Internship Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I feel like I've grown a lot as a person over my experience. I've become much more confident along with self-assured in myself and my skills. My interpersonal skills along with my professional skills have all improved while being in a different country and working. It was absolutely worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Ireland!
  • Location
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • Living Conditions
  • Program trips
  • More time
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I truly understoof how expensive Dublin is!