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Guillaume P
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: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
the irish accent is quite strong... good luck!
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Guillaume P
Academic
Course recommendations
no the level was not too high...
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
nothing, do not hesitate to ask the irish students to help you
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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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Guillaume P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
because I was living in my parent's house, and because the nightlife was more intense...
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
no I expected that before coming
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Guillaume P
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is not a really big town but the international life is very good
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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
go abroad and enjoy
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Guillaume P
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because it was very great to live in collocation in our own house...
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Personal comments
the "student accomodations" were very expensive and the nationalities were more or less grouped... so choose an independant house!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
if you like the traditional music and if you want to feel in Ireland go to the Foleys but if you prefer big party with "student music" go to the Leitrim or to the O'Neils
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