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Study Abroad in Ireland with Elmira College Past Review

By (Psychology, Elmira College) for

Ireland Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved traveling to Ireland! You get to see all of the differences and the similarities that Ireland and your home country have. These trips allow you to see the pros and cons that every country has and you become more aware of what other people are going through and how they live from day to day.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

We did not have a host country program. The class, about 20 students, went together with our two professors. We traveled all over Ireland and stayed in different hotels and hostels.

* 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

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would advise every student that has the opportunity to study abroad to take that chance. You learn so much about different cultures and you don't just experience them through textbooks you live them. The type of student who would benefit the most is the student who loves to learn about other cultures and who wants to become a more well-rounded individual.