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An Amazing Summer in Dublin Past Review

By (University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill) - abroad from 06/08/2016 to 07/23/2016 with

IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely worthwhile! I gained cultural knowledge, as well as developed a greater sense of awareness. I made friends and I still keep in touch with my roommates from the program. Furthermore, I absolutely fell in love with Ireland. It is filled with charming, caring, and diverse people. The scenery is so breathtaking that it leaves you speechless!

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

* 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 absolutely loved IES Dublin. The staff is incredibly helpful, filled with kind and compassionate people. They were always offering to help – whether that be with academics or weekend travel plans. The classes kept me engaged and the professors were absolutely amazing.

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)

Finding ways to save money is key. I often bought my meals cheaply at the grocery store, as opposed to eating out. However, I also did a lot of weekend traveling. Everyone will choose to spend their money in different ways, so it's just important to decide where you want to spend and where you want to save.

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The IES Abroad staff is so caring and helpful!
  • The courses - I learned so much about Ireland, in a fun and interactive classroom environment. The professors were incredible!
  • The staff also arranged field trips for us, which were all so well organized and fun!
* What could be improved?
  • Honestly, there is nothing that I would recommend changing. This program is GREAT.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way - time flies faster than you think!

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.