Must do! Past Review
By Clare Badgley (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?
I have a better respect for the "advances" in special education in USA when compared to the special education services provided in Ireland.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I stayed in a bed and breakfast and recommend this to anyone thinking about the program - I feel that I got a better feeling for the city and culture by living with a local. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
NA |
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Felt very safe on campus, in the city, and when traveling. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved the program, I loved the city - nothing to complain about! |
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
| * 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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That I should have brought waterproof hiking boots. |
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