My heart is in Ireland! Past Review

By (Community Health and Preventive Medicine., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse: Galway - National University of Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes! I just wish I hadn't gotten a sinus infection for a week :(

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Galway - National University of Ireland
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.

Workload was good, loved our teachers!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Not long enough! Loved Ireland, wish it would have been for the whole summer :)

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I loved everything I ate, I just wish it wasn't so expensive!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Dublin, Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe. You just have to be smart and be aware of your surroundings and stay with a buddy!

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The classes
  • The teachers
  • The length of the program (1 month)
* What could be improved?
  • More information on culture shock
  • Make the program the whole summer!
  • More time spent on budgeting money
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Loved it! Travel before and after the program, it will be life changing and well worth your money :)

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Violence Against Women

Course Department: WGS
Instructor: Sandy K
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Women's Health

Course Department: HED
Instructor: Keely Rees
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: