Institute of Technology, Sligo
Institute of Technology, Sligo, Ballinode, Sligo, Ireland
3.85 / 5 based on 1248 reviews.
Description:
Situated in the heart of Yeats' Country, in the North-West of Europe, the Institute is one of Irelands' most progressive third level colleges. With student numbers reaching close on 3,000 the college offers courses in the fields of Science, Engineering, Business and Humanities.
87% of students recommend
1248 reviews
Institute of Technology, Sligo review by sibella
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? because it is very near the IT and the space was very nice
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
you don`t have to miss the pub in sligo Belfry, Mc hugg`s, fiddler creek and the night club Toff`s!!!!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge 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) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
in the beginning it was very hard for me to speak fluently but with this experience i speak english very well This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
the cost of the life!!! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
the IT in Sligo is a big university. there are a lot of student. The atmosphere is very nice and the people too. Sligo is a beautiful town and very welcoming. FINAL COMMENTS
we went to Belfast with the student Union of the IT. It was very good and i know lot of things about the civil war and about the spirit of the Northern Irish. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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