I Love Dublin But CEA Can Suck It Past Review
By Rachel B (psychology, University of California - Santa Cruz) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Dublin, Ireland
The only reason i loved my experience so much was because the Irish are incredible people, and the CEA staff in Dublin rocked!
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. |
The part of CEA in Dublin was amazing. The advisors and staff were a great group of people. I couldn't have asked for anything better. I honestly built relationships with the people of Dublin that I hope will go on forever. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Dublin staff did everything they were payed to do and then some. I love them all! |
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No food accommodations were made in Dublin. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trips to Galway and Kerry were very nice. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I was safe. I do not need anyone explaining my health and safety to me. |
| 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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Language
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The program in Dublin was great, but CEA back in Arizona does not know what they are doing. I am not just saying that I myself had a horrible time with CEA, but I am saying this because all of my friends hated CEA. It's a joke, and I do not understand how it can continue to ship students off to a different country with no idea of what they are doing. They are not helpful, and they do not prepare you in any way. I would say to everyone considering studying abroad, go with CEA if you really could care less about actually having the best experience possible. |
