Dublin: A Second Home Past Review
By Haley D (Technical and Business Writing., Anonymous University) for
IES Abroad: Dublin - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
Yes. A new life perspective, so much happiness, a lot of knowledge about Ireland and the Troubles in Northern Ireland, lifelong friendships
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. |
Best semester of my life. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The computers and internet were slow in the centre but I loved everything else. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Well, our house got robbed but I still loved our house. |
| * Food: |
Dublin fish and chips can't be beat but otherwise, lots of places are too expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met some of the best friends I've ever had! The trip to Belfast/Northern Ireland was amazing as well. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Dublin is very safe. No vaccines needed, never visited a hospital or doctor. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | A lot. Dublin is expensive. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | ATM machines charge you every time you take out money! And you can't use American credit cards at all, really. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You have to be outgoing and you pretty much have to not mind walking a lot. |
