I am truly happy with my experience and wouldn't change it for the world. Past Review
By A student (Marywood University) - abroad from 01/23/2012 to 06/03/2012 with
Maynooth University: Maynooth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I gained a lot from this experience. I feel I grew as a persona and it was definitely worth while.
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. |
The educational experience in Ireland is extremely different than that of the US. As fun as it was trying to understand how it worked, it would have been a little helpful to know a few things ahead of time. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartments are awesome. Had a little bit of mold in the bathroom but that was taken care of. Overall the rooms and kitchen were great. |
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The food is very expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated with the culture. Everyone was very accepting which really made me feel at home while I was in Ireland. I had the time of my life. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Unfortunately, had a trip to the ER with my friend to get stitches and ended up having to wait 15 hours to be seen. It was quite the experience. |
| * Safety: |
Overall, I felt very safe almost everywhere I went in the country. |
| 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? | No |
| * 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? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It is very hard to save money while abroad. I ended up spending a lot and honestly I do not regret any of the trips I went on or any of the money I spent. Personally I think if you go into it thinking you are going to try and save money you will miss out on some amazing experiences. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I can't think of anything. |
