Dublin: Best City to Study Abroad In! Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The workload was light throughout the semester and only heavy during mid-terms and finals. The educational system in Ireland focused more on mid-term and final projects and papers rather than weekly homework assignments. The teaching methods were great and we spent a lot of time outside the classroom and learning about the culture by experiencing it.

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The program exceeded my expectations. The faculty and staff were all incredibly helpful and supportive, were knowledgeable about both my host country and American higher education, and they always went out of their way to help students. The only thing I would have like were more opportunities to meet Irish people/students my age.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The apartments were nice and clean, and I liked that they came with furniture, sheets, kitchen accessories, etc., but they were not very big. Sharing a bedroom was a bit of a challenge, but the worst part was not having enough space for my stuff and not having a desk to do school work on. The neighborhood was a little sketchy, but it really wasn't too bad, and it was close to stores, school, and nightlife. I had an overall good roommate experience, and was overall satisfied with the living arrangements.

Grocery stores were close by, and the restaurants and cafes I went to were great. I would recommend The Porter House, Burritos and Blues, The Red Rose Cafe, and Leo Burdock's to future students.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There was so much going on in Dublin and there were tons of opportunities to meet new people and see new things. The trips planned by the program administration were great as well and really gave me the opportunity to explore the country.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Dublin is a very safe city, and I felt very safe the entire time I was there. The Irish people were very friendly and helpful. There were a couple times when I walked alone at night and I was fine, but I really recommend walking with at least one other person at night, especially in sketchy neighborhoods. The program has a partnership with a local doctor's office and it is very easy to get appointments there; the operations manager of the program will even make the appointment for you if you want. There were no health issues in Dublin or Ireland and I did not need any vaccines.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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• Fully immerses you in the culture

• Opportunities to meet peers from host country