We had the craic (pronounced "crack" - Irish word for fun) Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/10/2019 to 05/05/2019 with

IFSA: Dublin - Trinity College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worth-while. I gained valuable skills largely regarding how to be an independent and self sufficient adult, while still, obviously, having a blast.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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? Yes

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Classes at local college
  • Made amazing friends
  • Very walkable and safe city
* What could be improved?
  • Instructions on class registration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Trinity College is a challenging school and you will need to be comfortable self-motivating as there are no homework assignment, your whole grade is one final exam, so be studying throughout the semester.