Dubuque to Dublin Past Review
By Clarice (Loras College) - abroad from 01/04/2016 to 05/19/2016 with
IADT - Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology: Dun Laoghaire - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned a lot about myself, especially being away from my family. I felt like my internship didn't give me many opportunities for my major, or for cultural experiences. However, everything else was wonderful.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I attended IADT in Dun Laoghaire, which is about a 30-40 minute bus ride from Dublin. The lectures where interesting, however the discussion portion of the class wasn't very interactive or engaging. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartments weren't that nice, there were water issues in the bathroom. The kitchen wasn't furnished at all, so I ended up spending my own money to buy pans and silverware to cook with. The room was always very cold. |
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I never had an issue finding anything at Tesco, and there are great places to eat everywhere. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
My internship didn't really allow me to meet with locals often, and it was difficult to meet people in to apartments unless they were roommates or friends of friends. I got to most feel for local culture when I was walking in the city. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No vaccines where needed for this program, and I never attended the doctor while abroad so I don't know how it compares. Cold medicine is available at all grocery stores and pharmacies. |
| * Safety: |
I always felt safe. Even when walking back from my internship alone at night. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was challenging at times, but it was a great opportunity. |
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) |
Pretty easy, most of my money when to food and plane tickets. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | On average probably about 40-50 euros. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Work during the holidays before you leave, and try not to spend as much money on things you can get after your trip. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How cold it is, make sure to have lots of blankets. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
