" Appreciate Your Opportunities: Dublin" Past Review
By Kristen C (History And Political Science, Providence College) for
IFSA: Dublin - Trinity College
I became more independent and mature. I loved being abroad in Europe and I would like to maybe volunteer or study abroad again during law school.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Program was helpful when applying, however quite ambiguous when it involved required course loads and credit transfers. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We were located right in the Dublin City Center and were able to walk everywhere. Bedding was provided for us and so was cookware. The neighborhood was safe and a great place to go out in ! |
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Get a student discount card. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went up to Belfast for a weekend and it was the most interesting trip I've been on. I enjoyed the black taxi tour, which explained the troubles between the Catholics and Protestants in the area. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Dublin was extremely safe. Coming from New York City I felt extremely comfortable walking around at night. The Garda were always around the streets and were super friendly. |
| 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? | keep track of your money in an excel spreadsheet. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Going Abroad will push you to your limits and you will learn so much about yourself. Anyone who has the opportunity to do so, should because not only will you gain a new prospective of the world, but one of yourself. |
