Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Couldn't be happier Past Review

By (New York University) - abroad from 06/01/2015 to 08/07/2011 with

New York University: Dublin - NYU Summer in Dublin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience was a bit different from most of the students, as I went to Dublin as an assistant director of the program. It was my first time in Ireland, and I worked on my Masters thesis while the students took classes. However, I did all the same cultural outings and weekend trips as all the students. The trip was 100% worthwhile. I was submerged in the culture that my Masters work was all about, and seeing firsthand many of the historical sites and locations I had learned about in class (along with many I hadn't) was a great experience. We had an engaged, intelligent, and really fun group of students in our program that summer, and being able to share the summer with them was amazing.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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:

* 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

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The weekend trips to Inishbofin, Donegal, etc.
  • Free time to explore Dublin
  • The great people on the trip
* What could be improved?
  • I honestly can't think of anything!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I should have packed less clothing! I ended up wearing the same things over and over and I could have used the extra room in my suitcase for some of the things I bought in Ireland.

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.