It was a life-changing experience that can't be summed up in a line. Past Review
By A student (Presbyterian College) - abroad from 01/02/2012 to 05/25/2012 with
University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
This is an absolutely impossible question to answer. I've begun to see my life through "Pre-Ireland" and "Post-Ireland" viewpoints. I learned so much about myself, my interests, my desires, my possibilities, and my friends. I wouldn't trade it for ten sacks of diamonds. So yes, it was worthwhile - though that is an understatement.
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. |
Very different from what I was used to. My classes were between 100-200 people each (very different from my small college experience), and I was assigned no tests or other assignments prior to the final exam. The professors were focused primarily on research and on simply relaying information than on teaching students. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was very helpful and friendly! The International Education Office at UCC was always there to help. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had some roommate issues, but the housing itself was fine. |
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I made all my own meals, so this question isn't applicable. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I couldn't have felt happier to be a part of the local culture. I met many Irish friends who helped me learn more about all parts of Irish culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
We got a good overview in orientation, but nothing after that. |
| * Safety: |
We had several fire drills in our apartment complex. |
| 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) |
It was expensive, but manageable with a great dinner program with the college. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * 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? | About 30 euros, or 50 dollars. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you're studying in Cork, do the college dinners program! It's fantastic! |
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? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing that I can think of, just some packing items that I would have taken or not taken with me. |
