Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was worth every penny. Past Review

By (various, The College of New Jersey) - abroad from 01/27/2015 to 05/24/2015 with

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Dublin - Semester in Dublin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a further degree of independence. It was incredibly worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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)

I lived near a Lidl, which had very, very cheap food. Restaurant prices varied.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $55
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Find the cheapest grocery store that is near you and buy in bulk.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • CIS Abroad works with you and the excursions are wonderful.
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew about Ryanair, which is a very cheap airline. It made traveling to other countries very easy.