Galway - The Graveyard of Ambition October 28, 2024
By Nathan N (English, Michigan State University) - abroad from 06/15/2024 to 07/13/2024 with
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Galway, Ireland
I learned how to be on my own, but also how to make friends out of strangers. Of course, that is worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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The courses at Galway were both challenging and refreshing! They were focused more on discussion and comprehension than coursework, and that was incredibly helpful for my engagement. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I had never traveled abroad before this program, and though the first week or so was hard for me, I quickly fell in love with Galway. If I could've stayed forever, I might've. Ireland is beautiful, and Galway is perhaps the most peaceful, friendliest place I've ever been. |
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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat at Corrib Village on campus! Save your money! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SPN 202 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
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? | I wish I had known from the very beginning how much I would enjoy it, so that I could spend my time in the best possible way. |
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 Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
