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Dublin, Ireland Past Review

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IADT - Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology: Dun Laoghaire - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the history and how the culture was different from the states. I learned so much from this experience!

Review Photos

Direct Enrollment: Dun Laoghaire - Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology Photo

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.

Workload was perfect! Taught us well while still letting us to explore the country.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My expectations were definitely met!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Try something new when you are studying.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Loved all the excursions we went on. Got to travel the country, which was a lot of fun!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe on my trip!

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Learning about culture and history of Ireland
  • Meeting new people!
* What could be improved?
  • NOTHING!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It is definitely worth it and I would go back any day!!! Someone that wants to experience a different culture would benefit from this program. They did a great job in showing and teaching us about Ireland!