Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing experience with lots of fieldwork. November 06, 2024

By (Ecology, Northern Arizona University) - abroad from 06/17/2024 to 07/08/2024 with

University of Galway: International Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how other countries look at conservation. Specifically when it comes to private entities working with the government. I think that this provided me with a good perspective that I can take into the rest of my education and career.

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

This program gave me exactly what I was looking for. I loved the fieldwork and field trips that we went on and I think I learned so much while getting to see the parts of Ireland that I was interested in.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $25
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Work with flatmates to buy food together to get more diverse food for cheaper.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Field trips
  • Low intensity homework
* What could be improved?
  • More opportunities to interact with local culture
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Risk of ticks and bringing clothing that can help prevent them from getting to your skin.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!