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anonymous
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Roost, McBrady's, and the Glen Royal
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anonymous
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy being self-suffient and independent.
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Personal comments
It was a very enlightening and enjoyable experience. I advise it to anyone staying in a foreign country for the first time.
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anonymous
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Excellent. I learned so much.
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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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Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Food, Travel, Telephone:
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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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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anonymous
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
There was little choice offered the group i made the trip with. I advise a personal study abroad trip...one in which you are given your own choice of classes.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Make sure you are aware of the courses you are signed up for before you take them. Group trips aren't conducive to individual academic agendas.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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