Past Review

By (Philosophy., University of Northern Colorado) for

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Galway, Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks
The term and year this program took place: Fall 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes very easy. Philosophy classes boring, no discussion

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Corrib Village. Lots of first years, loud parties every night. <br /><br /> 1 canadian, 1 american, 1 luoxemburger, 1 irishman.

* Food:

No real local cuisine.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep a budget

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
Language acquisition improvement?

English speaking country

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students