Dublin- a fun experience! Past Review
By Maggie Montgomery (University of Massachusetts Amherst / UMass) - abroad from 01/26/2020 to 03/14/2020 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Dublin, Ireland
Yes it was worthwhile. you learn so much about how to live in the real world and about the city you are in.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Had great classes for my major of hospitality! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were located on campus so it was easy to get to them! plus they were in constant contact with us which was great. through weekly emails and updates. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
was great! Got to live with four girls from my program which was a nice way to get to know them! |
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Ireland isnt known for their food but overall it was good! |
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| * Safety: |
The campus is gated which is really nice and I never felt unsafe |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Capa was incredibly helpful before and during. they really go above and beyond as a company to ensure everything will run smoothly! |
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) |
Really easy! Definitely budget and keep track of what you're spending |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure to convert you're money due to the currency being worth different |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That everyone is just as nervous to be going abroad. it is a huge change but it is so much fun |
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 BlazerCraving 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.' |
