Amazing friends, lots of travelling, Irish pubs, and rugby! Past Review
By A student (University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 01/06/2014 to 05/15/2014 with
University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I gained a lot of independence, especially in being able to travel from place to place whether it be to another city in Ireland or to another country in Europe. I also was able to learn about Europe, European history, and how other countries accomplish things (for example, I took an Irish Health Policy course). I was able to make connections with people from around the world. It was definitely worthwhile!
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. |
The program was not very challenging academically because of the educational system used in Ireland, but there were very good resources available (i.e. the library) and I definitely enjoyed my classes and learned a lot through them even though they were not necessarily challenging. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any experience with the healthcare but I had friends that did and they were able to go to the UCC doctor's office at no extra cost. |
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $80 a week, but more when I traveled on the weekends. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I kept a list with everything I spent my money on and added it up at the end of each week. I also created a weekly budget and a travel budget for myself. |
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? | Even though I thought I was packing lightly, I definitely brought too many clothes! |
