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CAPA Program in Dublin Summer 02019 Past Review

By (University of Florida) - abroad from 05/30/2019 to 08/10/2019 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Dublin, Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience was absoluetly worth it. I got to have an internship abroad while being completely immersed in the culture. I learned the language, new perspectives, how to save money, and so many life lessons I couldn't have at home.

Review Photos

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Dublin, Ireland Photo

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:

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 3,000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan in advance, do not be afraid to research places, and apply for all scholarships

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? none
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The People
  • My internship
  • The time to travel
* What could be improved?
  • More excursions
  • Explanation of transportation
  • the air travel
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? DO YOUR RESEARCH AND LOOK UP WHAT YOU WANNA DO AND SEE. If you wanna go somewhere, ask if anyone wants to join. Do not be pushed around and find places you personally wanna see.

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.