Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

TCD Review Past Review

By (English, Trinity University) - abroad from 01/05/2015 to 05/13/2015 with

IFSA: Dublin - Trinity College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Going abroad is worthwhile but I did not enjoy the school that I chose, which is unfortunate. However, the IFSA-Butler team were an amazing bunch and they made my study abroad experience so great.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

At Trinity College, I was disappointed by the lack of engagement between students and faculty, and would not recommend it to any of my peers. My fellow students and I had issues with one of our professors that was insufficiently addressed by the respective department and administration. This left me feeling that exchange students were very low on the priority list and that Trinity College really is not a great place to study abroad at.

* 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? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? This is hard to tell because I lived with family while abroad
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't spend it on coffee

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • IFSA-Butler staff
  • studying in Dublin City
  • my fellow exchange students
* What could be improved?
  • Trinity College's personal exchange student program
  • N/A
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To enjoy the moment

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!