Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

JOY Past Review

By (The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 01/18/2016 to 05/16/2016 with

University of Texas - Austin: Traveling - McCombs Global Connections

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of maturity in planning trips and booking flights and navigating huge metropolitan cities by myself. I had to adapt and learn new cultures/customs/languages in each place I visited.

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?

* 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

I was very satisfied with the University of Limerick and my ability to travel around the rest of Europe while abroad.

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? 30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save as much money as possible. It's difficult to plan a budget because there are always costs you don't expect when traveling.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • The Univeristy of Limerick
  • On Campus Housing
  • Ireland
* What could be improved?
  • Longer program date
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would've packed lighter

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.