Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Carrying Kindness Forward Past Review

By (Augsburg College) - abroad from 09/01/2015 to 12/12/0015 with

IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be more independent and, on the opposite side, I learned that it is okay to ask for help when you need it. Many times it is actually the strong thing to do.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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? No

It was so great that I would want to travel to a new place and have a whole new study abroad experience! I would feel comfortable studying with the IES program again though

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would try to save up money to do some travel to other countries in Europe. It is much cheaper with airlines like Ryanair than it is to fly within the U.S.

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?
  • Staff
  • Fellow students
  • Environment
* What could be improved?
  • More Writer's Program classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I learned to never underestimate the importance of self-care.

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!