Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Loved Ireland, Trinity was underwhelming August 26, 2024

By (History, Religion, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/03/2024 to 04/19/2024 with

Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot by being in another country and living/traveling on my own, which was extremely valuable.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

History classes were very big and not super engaging with 150+ students per course. Religion classes were very enjoyable.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Poor communication

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Kind of far from campus

* Food:

n/a, no provided food options

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 euros

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Opportunity for independent travel
  • No need to learn a new language
  • Easy social life
* What could be improved?
  • Better contact from administration
  • Smaller classes
  • International orientation shouldn't be separate from local
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It's better to take classes in a smaller department (i.e. religion) for a more engaging academic experience.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.