Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Adventures in Ireland Past Review

By (Biology, General., The College of William and Mary) - abroad from 06/24/2012 to 07/21/2012 with

William and Mary: Galway - Summer Program in Galway

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned about Irish culture and just had a great time being in another country.

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.

* 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

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)

Some of our meals were included due to budget surplus

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Look for cheaper places to eat, know what you want to spend on souvenirs

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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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • the city of Galway
  • meeting new people, both Irish and American
  • experiencing Irish culture
* What could be improved?
  • less seaweed
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that it seriously rains almost everyday in Ireland and that it would ruin my shoes.