Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great trip! Made a lot of friends that now I can hang with from UNI Past Review

By (Music., University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 07/28/2014 to 08/11/2014 with

University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot of History about Ireland. It was cool.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

It was the first time I had ever stayed in Hostels. They weren't too bad!!

* Food:

Wish I would have known to think about making my own food. Could have saved money!. But in the end it is okay and we made dinner a couple times

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Dublin was very touristy, but the smaller places we went to like Inishbofin, Galway and Lisdoonvarna were a lot better because they were smaller and we could get a better feel for the country and the people.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Never had to use it!

* Safety:

I felt very safe the whole time

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Pretty well, but I spent the most on food verses something I wanted to buy to take home.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $250.00 (Maybe)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make your own meals if you can. You will save so much money!!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
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?
  • most of the people
  • Ireland countrysides
  • Cliffs of Moher
* What could be improved?
  • A little less Museums
  • More activities like (zip lining etc.)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The more food you make, the less money you will spend

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!