Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Time of my life Past Review

By (Finance and Financial Management Services., Bentley University) - abroad from 09/03/2012 to 12/21/2012 with

ISA Study Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that not only do I have the ability to live on my own, I can do it in a foreign country. Making friends of all different cultures was fun and rewarding, and I was able to learn and understand the intricacies of different cultures, learnin styles etc. Overall, I could not be happier

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I cooked almost all of my food, so it was great!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The culture was easy to assimilate into because it is not that different than American culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Did not have any health issues to be addressed

* Safety:

The city had low crime, except our apartment was broken into twice, which was not an ideal situation.

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)

Expensive city

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100 ish

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Students, Irish people
  • Atmosphere
  • Living arrangement
* What could be improved?
  • Safety of Apartment
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it would be the best time of my life, and not to hold back in any aspect of it. Meet as many people as possible, dont worry about money because spending it is worth it.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.