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A semester with IES Abroad Dublin- an experience that will last a lifetime! Past Review

By (Human Development And Family Studies, Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 01/09/2013 to 04/20/2013 with

IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned all about Irish culture and history through my classes, traveling, field trips, and interactions with locals. It was thrilling and amazing to learn so much about a place you are living in for a temporary time. It was completely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved my classes, professors, and everything encompassed in my academic time.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff was the most amazing staff I have ever met. They were helpful and encouraging, and were there for any problem or suggestion needed.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved my apartment and roommates, but it was pretty far from the IES center as well as the city center. I didn't mind the walk, but some of my roommates were frustrated with it.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

IES abroad gives you health insurance and has a 24/7 phone number to call with any emergency.

* Safety:

I always felt safe, but it is still a city setting so you have to be aware.

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)

It was a pretty expensive city to live in in terms of transportation, food, and drink. If you plan smartly it is very do-able.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • 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 country itself
  • The easy travel
  • The people I lived and took classes with
* What could be improved?
  • No complaints :)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Travel as much as possible and plan your trips out at the beginning!

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.