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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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My English wasn't half bad when I got here, but it improved a lot aswell.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I live with my parents so food and housing is free, telephone would be too costly because I still have my belgian number. And I travel more to see as much as possible before I go back.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Restaurants are very expensive, try to buy food at Tesco instead and make it yourself if possible.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
bring an umbrella :) nothing really.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Friendly and helpful people, not too far from town and easely accessible.
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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
I enjoyed my stay very much in Sligo and as far as travel tips go, there's just so much to see and visit. You can also reach most of the country by bus and make it back the same day for a city trip.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
very close to the institute
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Personal comments
Overall pretty good, but not a big fan of the ventilation hole in the wall :p
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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