Ireland: the Most Beautiful Place in the World Past Review
By Lyndi V (Architecture., The University of Texas at Austin) for
IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
It helped me define what I want from life, and gave me an academic and cultural understanding of another country... a rare thing to get.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very safe, and in a good neighborhood. 45 min walk to class and any kind of nightlife. Had to buy lots of cleaning supplies. |
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Easy to eat if have peanut allergy. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The cities and towns of Ireland were great. The pub life that Ireland is famous for was a little disappointing because most students were only interested in going to the clubs and missed out on the pub feel. The weekend trip by IES was the best part of the trip. It was great. |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Everyday expenses were higher than normal (coffee, snack at store, toothpaste) but that is just part of living in a different country. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
History of Ireland |
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| Instructor: | Dr. Gillian O'Brien |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Best history teacher I've ever had |
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History of the Northern Irish Troubles |
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| Instructor: | Colin |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Enlightening, but depressing |
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