Great classes, great apartments, great study abroad Past Review
By James W (Finance and Financial Management Services., Boston College) for
University College Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, it was my first time abroad, and is an experience everyone should have. You become a stronger person by traveling and you see things you could never imagine.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University College Dublin Housing |
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2008 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great professor, wanted us to have a true abroad experience, bringing in many Irish ideas on accounting, such as the CEO of St. Patrick's Day and other cultural excursions. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great help with everything, may it be setting up trips, finding food, money, etc... |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great apartments, great location outside Dublin |
| * Food: |
Irish food just isn't that great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
So many chances to see the city, meet business professionals, and get outside of the city. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
No problems whatsoever |
| 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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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
English-speaking country |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be ready to have a great time, be open to anything, and take advantage of everything inside and particularly outside of Dublin |
