A Decent Trip Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

On-site administration of your program

Sometimes it was difficult to get in contact with the administrators.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in Corrib Village and it was less than satisfactory. The building I lived in had a fire alarm go off 5+ times throughout my stay but there was never a fire, smoke, or steam. The staff was slow and not very helpful. The rooms itself were also very dated.

Cooked my own food.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was difficult to become completely integrated because we were never introduced to any other Irish citizens that weren't staff members.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I became very sick towards the end of my program. I visited a local doctor who charged me 60 euro (did not take my insurance) to speak to me for two minutes and tell me that I would get better soon. I had a 102 degree for three days straight and all I could do was take Ibuprofen and other over-the-counter products. The doctor tested me for other things and told me that I would receive a call with my results after 2 days. After hearing nothing, I called the office and they told me they would call me when the results were ready. I NEVER received a call- therefore I never found out what illness I had nor did I receive a prescription for medicine that I really needed.

I fell in love with Galway but I wish the program had allowed me to meet more local people.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Difficult- had to purchase my own food and use cabs to travel to local places since our housing was far from the city.

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