Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was a once in a life time experience. Past Review

By (Visual Communications, Mount Saint Mary College) - abroad from 01/24/2014 to 05/24/2014 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Dublin, Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Everything was worth while, I wish I had longer.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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:

Had to cook our own food without an oven for 4 months.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The campus had many international students but a small amount of Irish.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Pharmacies were available very close to campus.

* Safety:

I felt safe 24/7.

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)

Everything was very expensive and we lost money on every euro.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200-250 dollars a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be safe and bring more then you think you'll need.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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!
* What could be improved?
  • The dorms need real kitchens not just microwaves.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I was going to travel as much as I did.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'