Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An awe-inspiring adventure Past Review

By (CUNY - John Jay College of Criminal Justice) - abroad from 06/17/2017 to 08/29/2017 with

New York University: Dublin - NYU Summer in Dublin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about Ireland's colonial and post-colonial struggles, and gained a deeper understanding of how colonialism affects the consciousness of a society and shapes its culture. As someone who studies sociology, this insight is extremely useful for a potential thesis.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were invigorating and educational without being a burden on my time in Dublin or excursions.

* 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

This program has made me feel like Ireland will always be a part of me and that there is so much more that I have yet to learn about its culture, history, and landscape.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? No more than $50, sometimes significantly less than that.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep track of everything you spend.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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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  • Americans
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?
  • The excursions outside of Dublin
  • The day trips
  • The faculty
* What could be improved?
  • Depending on what the budget allows, an excursion to counties in the south.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how to ceili dance!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.