Worthwhile Past Review
By Lauren H (Tufts University) - abroad from 01/08/2013 to 05/26/2012 with
ISA Study Abroad in Dublin, Ireland
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot from my classes, enjoyed having more free time and traveling and meeting new people, and meeting Irish students
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Only at Trinity College Dublin |
| 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. |
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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? |
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| * Food: |
Cooked for myself and there are good restaurants in Dublin |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about 30 euros a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy at the cheapest grocery store, make your own tea/coffee instead of buying it |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | how to save money a little better and to not take so many classes that had exams |
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