Galway is a great place to study abroad Past Review

By B (Sociology., Providence College) for

IFSA: Galway - National University Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I learned so much about so many different countries. This was pretty much my first time in Europe so getting to live in Ireland was amazing. I was also able to travel to other countries during some of the school breaks, which was definitely worthwhile!

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here:	NUI, Galway
The term and year this program took place:	Spring 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	The people in charge of the program were extremely nice and understanding. They also got back to me very quickly when I had a question.
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	Gort Na Coiribe <br /><br /> having no internet for over a month was really inconvenient!!
* Food:	i shopped at dunnes, which was very close by.
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	I absolutely loved living in Galway and can't wait to return! I was able to take so many trips to other countries too.
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	I felt very safe in Galway.
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)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	eating in is definitely cheaper than eating out all the time.