Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A cultural experience Past Review

By (Villanova University) - abroad from 06/28/2016 to 07/21/2016 with

University of Galway: International Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had no prior experience out of the country, so it was an interesting experience. I learned things that could only be taught in a foreign country. I learned independence and went out of my comfort zone. It was worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

I enjoyed homestay, but I think that living in dorms and apartments would have been more comfortable.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no health issues during the program.

* Safety:

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

I had an amazing time. I loved the field trips and overall i loved Galway.

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)

I would have been able to live on a student's budget more if i were living in an apartment and had easier access to a full fridge and cooking.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 250

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

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

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Trip advisors
  • Integrating into the culture
* What could be improved?
  • Make lectures more meaningful to what we were learning
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Not much- i felt prepared for the trip.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.