Ireland is Too Wonderful for Words. Past Review
By A student (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 06/17/2012 to 07/03/2012 with
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - SFA Theatre in Ireland
I gained an incredible appreciation for a beautiful country and culture. It was so worthwhile....and now I want to live there. Dublin, here I come. Seriously.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
We really had to work for this trip...there was quite a bit of studying involved. I think that because of that, we were able to appreciate the country we visited more. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Had literally zero problems. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Sometimes uncomfortable but overall accommodating. |
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IRISH FOOD IS WONDERFUL. Can we please get an Abrakebabra in the States??? Also an O'Neill's. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The only time I didn't feel safe was in Galway, when we were semi-chased by an old man who was.......well....not fully clothed. Other than that, it was a very safe place. |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Probably about $150-$180. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy sandwich stuff at a grocery store, so you won't have to go out to eat for every meal. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Honestly...I can't think of anything. I was very well-prepared for this trip. |
