I Learned So Much! Past Review
By Hannah Strickland (University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill) - abroad from 09/03/2018 to 12/15/2018 with
IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
I gained a new confidence in my ability to go out, try new things, and succeed. I made so many friends and connections while there.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
IES Abroad Dublin offers a limited amount of courses, but they're packed with useful information and interesting topics. The professors are knowledgeable on their subjects and create a positive learning environment |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Admin was great. Everyone was eager to help us make the most of our time abroad. Staff was great about helping with any problems we had, including navigating the healthcare system. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Binary Hub has fantastic facilities. The walk from Binary Hub to the IES center was a bit far, but the walk was a nice way to get to know the city. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program offers programs to help integrate into local culture, however, it took extra effort to feel integrated. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
IES was great about helping make healthcare appointments and navigating insurance policies. |
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Of the capital cities in Europe, Dublin is one of the safest. After adjusting to the area, I felt confident and safe waking around the city center. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
IES is such a unique program that makes a potentially scary situation, like moving to a new country, very comfortable. |
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 is more expensive than one would expect. Groceries are not a major issue, but going out is a budget strain |
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? | Dublin is an expensive city. Budget VERY wisely |
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. |
