Ireland Rocks Past Review
By Ariel D (English, Sacred Heart University) for
Sacred Heart University: SHU in Dingle
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had a lot of fun. The academics were not hard at all but I learned a lot. It is really hands on and was a great experience everyone should do. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I think Sean Pol was great. He always knew exactly what he was doing. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was really safe and super comfortable. I really loved it. |
| * Food: |
The restaurants were always good. I particularly liked the bakeries breakfast food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I really liked learning Irish Step Dancing and singing at the singing group they took us to. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I have allergies problems and they had major issues while I was on the trip and had to see a doctor. Everyone was really nice and they took really good care of me. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Everyone would benefit from seeing the green hills of Ireland! |
