A beautiful sightseeing adventure Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

During the course it was obvious that they taught it knowing the majority of the students time would NOT be done studying. It was a three week summer program with excursions and fun. The classes were intriguing, but not challenging.

On-site administration of your program

There were two main ladies, Laura and Margarette, that were in charge of the study abroad students during our three weeks in the program. They were nice, but not always on the same page. Laura was not helpful in academic questions regarding the transfer of credit, but did well to ensure all the students were taken care of and present during all programs and excursions in Ireland. Margarette was more a chaperone on the trips than anything else. She was nice and friendly.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The dorms we stayed in were called Cappavilla Village and they were wonderful. Each flat had 6 bedrooms with their own bathrooms and then a shared living area with tv and a shared kitchen. Maids would bring fresh towels and toiletries every other day and change the sheets once a week. Also, they stocked the kitchen with breakfast items, like orange juice, milk, cereal, bread, jelly, yogurt etc.. every day!

The food available on campus was somewhat limited. You're given vouchers for your meals and 3 places accepted them. The problem is that they usually close at between 5-7 so after that you had to eat bar food or order food with your own money.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Not at all. Because it was during the summer, the majority of people around were other international students. But it was a great way to see Ireland because we went on different excursions included in the program cost.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

They weren't addressed unless you needed specific attention.

You were given an emergency number and expected to stay with at least one other student. Mostly your own safety was up to your common sense, but I never felt unsafe.

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

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• International Students

• The freedom
• The planned excursions that took you to different parts of the country
• The other students

• The food accomodations
• Night time events for the visiting students
• More interaction with local people