Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Management: Supply Chain & Operations, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 06/09/2014 to 07/03/2014 with

University of Northern Iowa: Dublin - UNI Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in Dublin

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned the material- Six Sigma. I also learned about European business culture and how it is a bit more laid back.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The Six Sigma in Ireland was a good program that provided "hands-on" approaches to business. The accommodations weren't the best though. I didn't feel the most productive working on my final presentation and report in the cafeteria of a noisy hostel. A quiet library would have been nice to have; one with reliable WiFi.

* 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? 150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy groceries from Aldi's.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • The fact that I was with others in the class
  • Instructor was very helpful
  • The food, weather, and people of Ireland
* What could be improved?
  • The rooming situation
  • The unreliable internet situation
  • The commute to the company situation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would've packed an iPod for the commute to and from the company.

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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Six Sigma Consulting Methodology
Course Department: Management
Instructor: Daniel Bumblauskas
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The instructor was very knowledgeable. I gained a lot of real world experience in the program. The field trips were enjoyable. The rooming situations at the hostel were not the best.
Credit Transfer Issues: No.