Summer Abroad with Galway, Ireland Past Review
By Sarah F (Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse: Galway - National University of Ireland
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Bigger workload than expected for a 4 week program. Great exposure to the city. Very informational and tied in with the local opinions. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Good area. Safe town. Very friendly locals. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
We bought our own food and cooked it. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
River Dance. Trips to Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, and Connemara |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Our directors were very informational about health risks and safety precautions. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. There were many opportunities to go out into the community and socialize with locals. |
