Study Abroad Ireland - An amazing and educational time! Past Review
By Mary P (Communication Disorders Sciences and Services., University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) for
Ireland Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
Yes, it was very worthwhile! I loved learning about the country and its educational and health systems.
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. |
The workload was tough but I felt that the grading system was fair. The teaching methods were effected and we all learned a lot about the differences between Irish and American educational and health systems. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The location was safe but it was very far away from our place of work/class. |
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We bought and prepared our own meals. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| 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 to a budget! Set a max amount that you would like to spend and try and stick to that amount. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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Individual Course Reviews
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SPED |
| Course Department: | 4440 and 4800 |
| Instructor: | David Gast |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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| Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
