Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I wish I was still in Ireland! Past Review

By (Advertising., Lasell College) - abroad from 01/25/2014 to 05/24/2014 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Dublin, Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was so worthwhile, I thought I wouldn't like being away from home and I thought homesickness would get to me too much. However once I landed I just got so excited to be there and to learn. And when homesickness did come I wasn't alone, I was with 40 other people who felt the same thing. I wish I was still there!

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

* 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?

I sprained my ankle in the middle of my trip and it was very easy to get better. The program really helped and they gave me a referral to a local doctor who helped very much! I was impressed with Ireland's health care.

* Safety:

I mean Dublin's a city so you need to use common sense, besides that Dublin is a very safe city.

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)

It really depends on how much you go out, I spent probably around 150-200 euro per week because I went out to clothes shop, food shop, etc.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150-200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't spent a lot once you land. The euro won't feel like actual money the first few weeks so you'll be happy to spend it. Trust me you will regret this.

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?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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 difference between Irish education and American education
  • The support from the program
* What could be improved?
  • I really found no issues with CAPA.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Looking back now I guess I kinda just wish I calmed down a little before I left. Like, I was so stressed with packing and saying goodbye to everyone that I didn't take the time to think about where I was going and the experiences I was about to have. If I could do it all again, I'd just take things slowly and relax a little.

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.