Amazing! Past Review
By Jackie J (Theatre, Manhattanville College) - abroad from 09/01/2014 to 12/13/2014 with
IES Abroad: Dublin Direct Enrollment - National Theatre School of Ireland-Gaiety School of Acting
The conservatory style of the Gaiety School of acting was incredible, I learned so much in just a few short months. I gained so many friends and our friendship will last a life time. I feel like this experience made me independent and really showed me what I could do on my own. It was life changing and really worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
In my opinion,one of the best theatre schools in the world. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The IES Aborad Dublin Staff are so knowledgeable and helpful! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My Living arrangements were very cramped and a 45 minute walk away from where I was studying. But once We got used to it, it was alright. |
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This is kinda of N/A because I lived in my own housing and cooked my own food. But the restaurants near by are great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Because I was going to school with Irish Students I became very immersed into the culture. I was always out doing fun things with my Irish friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Dublin definitely felt like on of the safest cities in the worlds and all housing was in D4, the safest area code in Dublin |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Probably $100-$150 each week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shopping at Aldi for your food is probably your least expensive bet. Try to only go out to the Pubs once a week and not order too many pints. 5 euros a pint can really add up. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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 knew that November in Ireland is solid rain. And that cheap umbrellas break really easily. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
