Past Review
By Tommy D (Computer Information Systems, Viterbo University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Dublin, Ireland
My study aboard experience was 110% worthwhile. I was able to learn about a culture very similar but very much different than my own. I was able to travel Europe and try things I never otherwise would have had the opportunity to do. I learned to appreciate other people views and ideas. If I could do it all over again I would, in fact I would do two semesters abroad, probably in different areas just to expose myself to more culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Wide variety of courses to choose from most of which would transfer back as general education credits to my home university. Being a business major it would have been awesome to take a business course but was restricted from doing so. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Coleman and Kelly were awesome! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The on-campus housing was average. One quick thing you learn coming to Europe is that everything is smaller than it is in the states. The accommodation could use some updating. |
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Dublin has a large variety of places and cuisines to try. Would highly recommend a traditional fish and chips! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Taking advantage of traveling while abroad is the best thing I did. I was able to travel to Paris, London, Rome, Florence, Belfast, as well as all over Ireland while I studied abroad. If I could do it all over again I would travel more! One piece of advice is to take advantage of ryanair.com and hostelworld.com, you can almost always find a deal! Also take part in the Interstudy organized events. While in Ireland Interstudy planned a weekend trip to the Dingle Peninsula, probably one of my favorite trips I took in Ireland. |
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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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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This is an once in a lifetime experience! Take advantage of the opportunity to travel and try new things. |
