I'd go back anytime! Past Review
By Marita Coyle (Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 09/04/2018 to 12/14/2018 with
IES Abroad: Dublin - History, Politics & Social Change
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
As cheesy as it is, I learned so much about myself and gained confidence while doing so.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The students and program coordinators provided so much support that I feel I could easily rejoin. |
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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) |
Going out to eat in Dublin is expensive! Stay home and cook yourself when you can. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Grocery shop, stay at home for meals when you can, shop generic |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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? | how pricey Dublin is |
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. |
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