Burren College of Art: Time Space and Inspiration Past Review
By Sarah H (Studio Arts, Wellesley College) for
Burren College of Art: Ballyvaughan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I appreciated the time I had to develop my own thoughts about art and what kind of art I'd like to make. I learned to appreciate a culture I had little interest in before coming to Ireland.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Focus was more on intellectual basis for art than on technical execution of art. Had to organize one's own time, primarily, as I was taking mostly tutorial courses. |
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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? |
Housing was very comfortable, though expensive. Bedding and cookware were provided for, and the landlord was very kind & amenable to suggestions. |
| * Food: |
School cafe cooks were very accommodating of dietary restrictions, and the food was delicious and plentiful. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Wonderful field trips to Galway that allowed me to help organize and participate in live art performances and feel like I was a part of the Irish arts scene. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Had to go to the town doctor once for a cold, and a secretary drove me. Overall, staff was very caring when it came to helping with health related issues. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Groceries were very expensive from the small town we lived in, but the school provided shopping trips to cheaper places. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | A very self-motivated, independent student will benefit the most from this program. |
