Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I learned so much in Dublin. Past Review

By (Trinity University) - abroad from 06/08/2016 to 07/23/2016 with

IES Abroad: Dublin - History, Politics & Social Change

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience was definitely worthwhile. I gained so much from being immersed in another culture. It taught me how to adapt to different circumstances.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were helpful, but not super available.

* 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

I loved being in Dublin, because its such an amazing city and the people are so kind and welcoming. My program also focused on what was going on in current events and Celtic culture which helped me learn about Ireland.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep track of how much you spend and what you spend it on. This will help to cut out any unnecessary spending.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • My living situation
  • The city
* What could be improved?
  • Staff could have been more available.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wished I had budgeted more, I didn't realize some food would be more expensive.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.