The Best Choice I've Made in College Past Review
By Hannah (New York University) - abroad from 06/17/2017 to 07/29/2017 with
New York University: Dublin - NYU Summer in Dublin
I learned so much more about Ireland than I ever could have dreamed of in a classroom in New York. Being in the country gave so much more weight to what I've been studying as an Irish Studies minor. But even the friends I made there (and they're going to be life-long ones) who aren't Irish minors had an incredible experience thanks to the professors and staff who do an incredible job at immersing you in the culture. Going abroad to NYU Dublin is without a doubt a highlight of my college experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
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The classes were incredibly immersive but at no point felt overwhelming. I was able to learn a lot while also being able to enjoy the experience. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
This was the most amazing summer of my life! I cannot recommend this program highly enough to everyone. Whether you have any connection to Ireland or not this program takes you to every corner of the country and lets you meet so many different kinds of warm and interesting people. I would love to go back and do another summer like this! |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $120-150 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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I chose to take Irish while I was there (although it's not a required course) and there's one weekend in particular where you visit an Irish-speaking region and can practice what you've learned. But English is used almost exclusively. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I had no idea how many different people we were going to meet over the course of the program. That would have made me even more excited to get to Dublin. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
