Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

never thought I would love ireland so much December 05, 2022

By (health science, Sacred Heart University) - abroad from 08/27/2022 to 12/10/2022 with

Sacred Heart University: SHU in Dingle

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I love traveling and I will definitely be doing it again later in life. It was 100% worth the risk and I have Sacred Heart to thank for all of it.

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?

I got tonsillitis during the first week in Ireland so I went to the Dingle Doc and was given medication and it helped my illness a lot. the health care here is very different than the ones in America so it was a bit scary at first.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I am very glad I chose this program because if I didn't come to Ireland, I am not sure I would have chosen to come here if I were to travel the world later in life. Sacred Heart was very accommodating and professors were very welcoming and available when needed. The town was very welcoming and the people were so nice and loved talking to SHU students. I loved being considered a local here and I am very sad to be leaving.

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? about $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring euros to Ireland so you don't have to take a lot out of the ATMs. The transaction fees will get you.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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 activities
  • fall break
  • the small town
* What could be improved?
  • distribution of money
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would have liked to know that the soldo card only pays for lunch and dinner 5/7 days a week so I could have budgeted better.

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.