Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An adventure abroad! Past Review

By (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., University of Virginia) - abroad from 01/03/2014 to 05/24/2014 with

IES Abroad: Dublin Direct Enrollment - Trinity College Dublin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad took me far out of my comfort zone and proved to me that I am capable of far more than I ever thought. I learned to embrace the unexpected and to find something special in every day. I am far more flexible and spontaneous now, and definitely more independent. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • location and culture
  • host institution
  • program support
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? A semester abroad may seem like a long time, but once you're there the time really flies! Take advantage of every day of this incredible time in your life.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!