Type of housing: Halls of Residence

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Halls of Residence

Why? It is convenient and reasonably priced

Personal comments:
The halls of residences are not owned by the university, but by private organisations. They are generally in very good condition, and are very reasonably priced, but tend to differ significantly between one another. I stayed at the international halles, the Julius Raab Heim. It was very well furnished with adequate facilities, but with excellent amenities. There is a cafe and a swimming pool, however this is mainly due to the fact that the halls double as a hotel. Organisation is very beaurocratic and tight, however we found our way round most problems. Tips: To have a glass of Sangria ready if the porter comes to turn the music down. Have parties in the boys kitchens as these do not face on the residents side.

Describe host city:

Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal comments:
They best places to go to in Linz would be the student pub, Lui's there is something going on there every night for erasmus students especially. The student home bars were great fun as well but if you ever go to Linz you have to go to the Mensafest!!!! To get a real good beer go to Josefs in the city, you will not regret your beer choice in that bar! There are few niteclubs in Linz but if you want to go clubbing go into the city (20 min by tram from the uni). You are always bound to have a good night with a few friends. If you are Irish and feel a bit homesick why not pay a vist to the Irish pub in the city, there are two Kitty kiernans and the Old Dubliner you will meet a few Irish in there!

Course recommendations:
Familiarise yourself with the book early. It looks complicated but is actually quite easy once you know your way around the book. Be aware that some courses in the book may not be running!

Personal comments:
Could do with a bit of guidance from a local student as to what to expect from various courses - the book doesn't give much of a description.

Language of instruction: German

Main source of funding:
Personal savings

Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings

Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits:
I spent less in Austria because the country does not rip you off for many everyday products like Ireland does. Shopping in the Supermarkets like Billa abd Aldi saves you a lot.

Telephone: was the same price as at home.

Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.

I wish I had known...
I wish I knew that the Atm link with AIB Ireland was not that good, but the surprise element was the good thing about the erasmus because you had to learn how to deal with bad situation fairly quickly. That is half the experience.

In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!