Time of My Life in Dublin! Past Review
By Catherine Edwards (George Washington University) - abroad from 01/06/2016 to 05/28/2016 with
IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
I learned to be self-sufficient and to be comfortable making my own decisions. I learned that every culture is different, but that it's very easy to find your home even in a foreign city.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
WONDERFUL!!!! The Director and Staff were so welcoming and kind, and made me feel at home. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We had some hiccups, but nothing unmanageable. The administration did everything in their power to alleviate any problems! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Irish are unbelievably friendly, and it is very easy to enjoy local culture- it's everywhere! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had to go to a doctor one time, and the IES Director gave me the contact information for a doctor. |
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There was a system in place for when we traveled out of the city, and a text system that allowed the administration to be in contact with every student within minutes. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was an incredibly welcoming city and program, and I had a wonderful support system in IES. |
Finances
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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) |
Dublin isn't the most or least expensive city- spend wisely and you'll be totally fine! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | If I was careful, I could spend less than 50E. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook! If you have a kitchen, make dinners and pack lunches. It saved me and my roommates a TON of money because we weren't eating out every night. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? | I wish I had saved more money before going away. I knew I would be spending a lot, and I wasn't in a situation where I didn't have enough, but having more definitely would have made life a bit easier at times. |
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. |
