Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Eye Widening Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Presbyterian College) - abroad from 09/17/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

Queen's University Belfast: Belfast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was a very worthwhile experience. I gained a worldly perspective. From interacting with other international students, I learned all about their culture and country. I made global connections. I took political classes that taught about European politics so I gained a lot of knowledge about the subject. I also enjoyed experiencing everyday life and the norms of a different country.

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?

The housing was very nice! But, I would have liked to have lived with some Irish people. My entire block was International Students.

* Food:

I gave this a 10 because I made my own food. It wasn't given by the program. Not sure how to rate this.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt more welcomed by the other international students than my classmates. I did everything with the other international students but not actual Irish locals. There was one study abroad administrator that was great and very welcoming!!

* 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)

I spent more money in a semester than I would in an entire year.

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?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Orientation
  • Connections
  • Ireland in general
* What could be improved?
  • Explain registration more clearly
  • Housing with locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It requires a lot of money.

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.