My Ireland Experience Past Review
By Molly L (Hospitality Administration, Eastern Illinois University) - abroad from 05/30/2015 to 07/25/2015 with
Ireland Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
I gained a new perspective on life and the world it self. I was able to see things from a different perspective and become educated on foreign business. I also grew up and became more mature while I was away. I learned how to live and do things on my own which was huge for me. This was the best experience I have ever done and would recommend this to anyone.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Loved the whole experience! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Was not contacted by on-site administration of my program once I arrived in Ireland. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived with a host family (man and his girlfriend) and everything went so well. |
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Really fresh and clean |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very involved with the local culture. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Felt extremely safe in Ireland. The people are so nice and welcome you with open arms. |
| 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? | N/A |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan to spend a lot of money. Even if you don't like to spend money, bring a lot so you have the opportunity to plan cool trips or activities. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known more about foreign news and business before I left. It all came as a huge surprise and the locals talked about it a lot. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
