The Rocky Shore of Galway Past Review
By A student (International Relations And Global Studies, The College of William and Mary) - abroad from 06/25/2012 to 07/20/2012 with
University of Galway: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned so much about Irish history that I had never known before.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The internet was pretty bad. |
| * Food: |
Seafood was amazing |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I spent more time on my studies so I felt less integrated but I still had time to go out a couple times a week. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
A friend broke her ankle and the program director took her to the hospital promptly. |
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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) |
It depends on your budget and how good you are at being thrifty. I probably spent over $700 on gifts, food, and travel. I had a friend who only spent about $400. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Over $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy food from the grocery store. Do not go out to restaurants every other night. |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | How much work the classes would be. |
