Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Traveling opened my eyes up to the rest of the world and truly amazing it is. Past Review

By (Economics., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 09/07/2015 to 12/18/2015 with

University of Limerick: Limerick - Summer School Programme

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained an insight of student life and people across the world. I met so many people from all around Europe. Meeting so many people and traveling so much were some of the best experiences I have ever had.

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

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? $250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save money to travel. It is a lot cheaper and easier to travel in Ireland and around Europe but definitely plan for the expenses.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • How many international students there were in the program
  • How great the international department is at The University of Limerick
* What could be improved?
  • The living situation in Ireland and public transportation in Limerick.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I researched classes at the University of Limerick a little more. Have everything ready with classes because once you get there it is really hard to communicate with your home university

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.