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3.98 / 5 based on 70 reviews
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Derek B
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, United States
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
In order to get the most out of one's trip to a foreign country, that person must immerse him or herself in that country's culture. The best way to do this is by living with a host family.
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Personal comments
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay with my host family, and though I know it would be unfair to base my impression of Ireland entirely on them, they did make a very good impression upon me.
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anonymous
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Over-inflated prices in Ireland...the Celtic Tiger.
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Food, Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Telephone, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
None. It's just something you've gotta learn on your own.
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Derek B
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, United States
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I think that in order to fully benefit from studying abroad, one must immerse him or herself in the surrounding culture. The best way to do this is by staying with a host family.
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Personal comments
I greatly benefited from my experience with my host family, and remember more of my experiences with them than any experiences I may have had in the classroom.
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anonymous
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I'd known a little more about the Irish culture before I went. Most Americans are very naive when it comes to that. Many of the Irish have been to America, whereas most Americans haven't been to Ireland.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Bring warm clothes!
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Jessica B
Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because we had to buy our own food, we could travel and were legal to drink
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Overall, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
PLAN YOUR TRIP
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Leticia V
Overall
I wish I had known...
A bit more about courses I could study
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The campus is very nice, you have all you need and it is easy to find a job.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Try to travel all you can because it is a good opportunity to know more about Ireland and is culture. Don't be afraid because people are very nice
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