Ireland: Culture, Scenery, and Beer. Lots of Beer. Past Review
By Chris T (History/Social Studies Ed., Illinois State University) for
University of Limerick: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Very much so. As a history major I'm always on the look out for any experience that enhances my knowledge of the field an this was one of them.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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All the trips were very well organized and interesting, and our allowed freedom to go on our own trips was definitely a plus.The only snag was the last planned trip. I don't know, I just felt like it could have been better. |
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Despite people saying that Limerick was actually quite the seedy area, we never encountered any of that and instead remained safe and sound. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | NEVER bring any amount under $500. That would be suicidal with today's exchange rates. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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