Best summer of my life! Past Review
By Mary C (Politics/Sociology, New York University) - abroad from 07/04/2015 to 08/15/2015 with
New York University: Dublin - NYU Summer in Dublin
It was incredibly worthwhile. I didn't have time to spend an entire semester abroad, but the opportunity to spend six weeks in Dublin more than made up for that. I gained a better understanding of Irish Culture, Politics and Sociology, and I had the opportunity to meet and talk to a number of local citizens about what I had been learning in the classroom.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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Studying abroad in Dublin was absolutely one of the best experiences of my life. Not only did I meet some incredible classmates, friends, professors, and administrators, we also had the opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful and historic sites in Ireland. It gave us the chance to visit Ireland in wonderful way - by allowing us to learn about topics and events in the classroom and then bringing us to the places we learned about and bringing our classwork to life. Beyond that, the program gave us a number of opportunities to bond as a group and to explore on our own. Our activities and excursions were well-planned and organized, but gave us ample opportunity to see and explore what interested us most. I HIGHLY recommend Summer in Dublin. |
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The opportunity to stay on campus at Trinity College in the heart of Dublin was absolutely invaluable. |
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known how much of the excursions involved hiking/walking/traveling in the Irish wilderness. While I packed and was well-prepared, I think its important going into the experience to know that hiking-boots or sturdy sneakers are a definite necessity. |
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
