Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Awesome!! Past Review

By (Biology, University of Tulsa) - abroad from 08/13/2015 to 12/19/2015 with

USAC Ireland: University College Cork - Undergraduate Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I spent a lot of time traveling, so I learned independence. And adapting to setbacks while traveling or abroad.

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 school was a lot different--all i had were finals at the end of the year, which were all essay based. So I had a lot more free time.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Thelady in charge over there is amazing

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I stayed with EazyCork, becuase I couldn't find any housing, and it was okay. No fellow students, but lots of other internationals. Pro tip--sign up early!!!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Join a club and participate!!!!!!!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Felt so much safer than being in Tulsa

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)

Just don't buy everything you see or spend too much on alcohol. Have a budget

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • Travel!!!! So much easier than here.
  • WARPS and other clubs
  • Safety of Cork
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing?
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I needed to find housing super early

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!