Ireland: My Second Home Past Review
By Mollie L (Strategic Communications, Texas Christian University) for
IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
It was extremely worthwhile. I am now inspired to travel and I feel like it made me a better person. I am so grateful!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The program directors, staff and teachers were all phenomenal. They engaged with all of the students and taught outside of the classroom to help give us a true example of Dublin. It was an amazing semester. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt extremely safe at all times. Our director and staff went above and beyond to help us feel comfortable in our new environment. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Our apartment was beautiful and in a fabulous location! We were within fifteen minutes walking distance to everything. It is considered a luxury apartment and was in a very safe part of town. There were very few items we needed to purchase. It was absolutely wonderful. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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English is the primary language in Ireland, however many still speak the Irish language. Our teacher had fantastic tools and tasks to help us practice and learn the Irish language. |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Ireland is a great stepping stone to exploring the world. While the culture is very different from America, there are many similarities that help and American student easily adapt. English is the primary language so that is a major plus. |
