A wonderful, once in a lifetime experience! Past Review
By A student (Berea College) - abroad from 09/01/2019 to 12/21/2019 with
University of Galway: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned more about myself and ways to be resourceful. I loved getting the chance to explore the country as well as interact and befriend others from Ireland. It was definitely worthwhile.
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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. |
Compared to my home college's expectations, NUIG did not have academic rigor. |
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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? |
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| * Food: |
There was not a provided meal plan. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There was not a lot of security readily available around campus. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I enjoyed my experience at NUIG. The only aspect that I might have changed would be having a host family. I may have gained more cultural understanding. |
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? | It varied between $30 to $60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Find ways to share certain expenses with friends such as food and laundry. |
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
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* Where did you live?
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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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That there will be times where you feel confused but there are others who are willing to help you. |
