Amazing Experience Past Review
By A student (SUNY - Albany) - abroad from 07/15/2016 to 08/12/2016 with
University of Galway: International Summer School
I learned more about the world, and also about myself (aside from the learning material in class). It was very worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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Best teacher I have ever had, along with being in such an engaging environment that is likely to make almost anyone deeply care about the Irish language even if they had no interest before. Absolutely loved it! |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Partaking in this program may be the best decision I have ever made. Before this, I had never left Upstate New York. Being able to experience a new country in itself is enlightening, and then the program was so worthwhile as I learned so much about the Irish language. It is an experience I will never forget, and I still keep in touch with many of my classmates almost daily. |
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? | Approximately $100 from going to the pub. However I could have gotten by without spending any money at all. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring more than you think you'll need. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Immerse yourself in the community for the best results. |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I know now that I want to live in Ireland! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
