Not impeccable, but that's what makes for good stories. Past Review
By John P (Finance, Financial Services, University of Southern Indiana) - abroad from 01/16/2015 to 04/24/2015 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Dublin, Ireland
I gained an understanding of different mind sets from around the world. This experience is something I'll never forget.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The teaching style of the professors in this program were phenomenal. Class sizes were small and the professor kept everyone engaged on topics. This interactive teaching style was something I liked most about my experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Living in an apartment complex with not just Americans, but people from all over the world in the same program, was ideal. It gave me close, personal interactions with kids the same age as me, and was really enlightening to see and hear how they go about life. |
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Not much different from America. There are a lot of fast food restaurants, but the Irish Stew is killer. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try not to eat out every meal. Save that money to travel to other cities, and then treat yourself while you are traveling. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How similar Irish culture is to American culture. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
