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Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT)

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Michael U
Lazarski School of Commerce and Law, Warsaw, Poland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I am open-minded person so I have never had big communication problems, but the opportunity to live in Ireland made me more fluent in speking, and imprved my listening skills.
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Michael U
Lazarski School of Commerce and Law, Warsaw, Poland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
I reccomend to choose mathematic or financial subjects.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No. It is ok.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Michael U
Lazarski School of Commerce and Law, Warsaw, Poland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Prices in Ireland are higher than in my country, and accomodation cost is high. I spent more money for nightlife because to meet new people you have to party more.
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Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Big difference in prices, Ireland is more expensive tham Poland. Supermakets are not so cheap.
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Michael U
Lazarski School of Commerce and Law, Warsaw, Poland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Amount of time you spent in school. The big influence of weather for everyday life.
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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
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
It's situated in one of the biggest town in Ireland. There are a very good and helpful teachers. I like very much the facy the international studenst are mixed with Irish students.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
I recommend everybody to try to study abroad. It is perfect opportunity to improve language and change your life for better and meet new friends. If travelling from Poland i wpuld recommen Ryanair cheap airlines. Everybody should be prepared for bigger expenses.
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Michael U
Lazarski School of Commerce and Law, Warsaw, Poland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Student Village
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Student Village
Why?
Structure of Student Village give you the possibility to meet people, to socialize. Very good atmosphere and perfect location.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I have positive opinion, the only negative thing is the electricity cost.
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Michael U
Lazarski School of Commerce and Law, Warsaw, Poland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
There are two nice night clubs The Palace and Karma but , especially Karma is one that I recommend. There is also beautifully situated Cafe RIVERS- I heared it was open by my compatriot.
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