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Institute Of Technology Tralee (ITT)

Clash Industrial Estate, Tralee Tralee, Ireland
3.89 / 5 based on 54 reviews.

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93% of students recommend
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Housing
3.9/5
 All experiences (54)
Student life
4.2/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
3.6/5
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Languages
4.3/5
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3.3/5
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Institute Of Technology Tralee review by Anna Martin

Review by Anna Martin, Escuela Superior D'Hostaleria i Turisme Sant Ignasi, Barcelona, Spain
Hospitality, Catering/Hotel Management, 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: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Gives you independence.You have your own rules.
Personal comments:
none
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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
Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Mc Dades (pub&Disco), Abbey Inn (Pub), Aquadome (til 10pm), Old Oak (pub).
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 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:



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:
Let the international students know about the courses and subjects on each semester before their arrive.That will help them to choose courses and timetables.

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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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
I went to Ireland with an intermediate level but I hardly understood the common lenguage. I could readed it and understand it, but I couldn't speak properly or understand english at the oral.
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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:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Because at home I don't pay for food, telephone or housing. I travelled more than in my home country.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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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...
The weather. Travel and young people discounts and vouchers, etc.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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:
It was a good university, but it was difficult to find teachers! It was quite isolated and if you lose the 6pm bus you're 30min on foot to the city. There's boxing, aerobic lessons for free in South Campus.



FINAL COMMENTS

Advice: rent a bike (but keep in mind that's a very windy country)
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