Ireland: The Experience of a Lifetime Past Review
By Callie R (Theatre and Dance, The University of Texas at Austin) for
IES Abroad: Dublin Direct Enrollment - National Theatre School of Ireland-Gaiety School of Acting
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worth it because of the friends I made. The acting program was not what I was expecting.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It seemed like IES was advertising a slightly different program than GSA was providing. GSA and IES need to be on the same page about what the program is. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
horrible internet. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Gaelic Football match, Daft Punk concert, weekend in Galway. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | No. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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