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Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT)

Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Road, Athlone, CO Westmeath, Ireland
3.63 / 5 based on 84 reviews.

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77% of students recommend
84 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (84)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
3.6/5
 4 stars (30)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (36)
Expenses
2.8/5
 2 stars (6)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“You should go to visit: Galway, Dublin Cork, Coth, ZOO Float, Klifs of Moher, Belfast - this way u will see all the best in Ireland. Go surfing if u can do it. Always take umbrela with u and good waterproof shoes. Rent a car for traveling, Ireland has a bad comunication to travel and from midnight till six in the morning there are no busses and trains.” Read Review
martakorneluk, Poland

Athlone Institute of Technology review by Marta

Review by Marta, Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego, Warsaw, Poland
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Very comfortable, close to school, oportunity to meet a lot of interesting people from different countries.
Personal comments:
It was interesting experience, different kulture and habits. Irish speak a little difficult english couse its a mix of dilects. Univirsity offers a lot of facilities like: socer, rugby, gym, volleyball, basketball etc. Possibility to choose a language course like: german, spanish, french, english. Lots of laboratories: Plastic lab, chemistry, robotic, computer labs. Lots of parties orgenized in University Bar.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Best clubs to go out: Karma, Palace - lots of international students. Good Pub: one pub in front of Wellmount Student Village, Shannon, Rivers. The best University Bar Scribes. Bawling on Tuesday nights cost: 1 beer = 1 game. St. Patrics parade in Dublin.
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ACADEMIC       3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
I can say only about Manufacturing Processes that u can learn about Design, drawing in 3D, automation, quality of processes.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
yes, i improved my skills in Design, Manufacturing, Production and Management.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
I had a little bit a problem with irish dilects but in general my knowlage of english was good. I have learned a new technical vocabulary which was my aim. I had no problem to comunicate with other people. During my project presentation at the University i was perfectly understood by teachers.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
I have spent more than at home couse the host country was more expensive.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Its raining every day. Classes from 9 to 18 or 19. Food is unhealthy and very fat.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Good choice of faculties. A good social life.



FINAL COMMENTS

You should go to visit: Galway, Dublin Cork, Coth, ZOO Float, Klifs of Moher, Belfast - this way u will see all the best in Ireland. Go surfing if u can do it. Always take umbrela with u and good waterproof shoes. Rent a car for traveling, Ireland has a bad comunication to travel and from midnight till six in the morning there are no busses and trains.
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