Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Galway: All of Ireland in one Place Past Review

By (National University of Ireland, Galway) - abroad from 06/30/2016 to 07/23/2016 with

University of Galway: International Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very worthwhile. The cultural aspects (guided tours et al) were excellent. Admin and liasons were outstanding.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

NA - None needed

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

NA - Self-funded

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? ~$150 (USD)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy groceries and cook in dorm kitchen as much as possible; eat out on travel days only/predominantly.

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Reflective components on professional practice
  • The administration
  • Tours of professional institutions
* What could be improved?
  • Less lengthy lectures
  • Provide a suggested packing list and daily budget
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? NA

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.