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National University of Ireland, Galway

National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, GALWAY, IRELAND
4.05 / 5 based on 108 reviews.
Description:
National University of Ireland Galway (Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh) was founded as one of the three original colleges of the Queen's University, established under the provisions of the Act 8 and 9 Victoria in 1845. The College opened for students in October 1849. Since the 1960s the University has experienced significant and continuous growth, both in its stock of buildings, facilities and physical resources and also in the numbers of its students and staff. Its student body during the 1997/98 academic year is over 7000, with academically strong programmes of teaching and research throughout its seven Faculties.


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93% of students recommend
108 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
 All experiences (108)
Student life
4.6/5
 5 stars (30)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (60)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (18)
Expenses
3.2/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“YOU SHOULD GO TO BELFAST, TRY TO TRAVEL EVERYWHERE YOU WANT TO, YOU WILL NEVER EVER HAVE SUCH AN OPPORTUNITY. GO TO CORK, LIMERICK, SLIGO BY BUS, NOT BY TRAIN, TOO EXPENSIVE. TAKE A BUS FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT, CITY LINK OR NESTOR BUS,NOT BUS EIRREAN.” Read Review
cakey, Germany

5 5-star reviews of National University of Ireland, Galway

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Review by JOANNA, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
Social Sciences, 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? you meet more people, to comminicate with, especially natives
Personal comments:
just heard that it is quiet expensive, and far away from the city centre
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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: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
ROISIN DUBH, THENBEST MUSIC PUB!!! CUBA BAR AND CLUB JAVA CAFE DRUM
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ACADEMIC    
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:
none

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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:
HAD ENOUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMUNICATE WITH IRISH PEOPLE, BUT ALSO WITH FOREIGN STUDENTS
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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:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
BECAUSE OF THE EXCHANGE OF MONEY, AND THE PRICES ARE HIGHER
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
TRY TO EAT AT HOME, YHE STUDENTS RESTAURANT IS QUIET EXPENSIVE AND THE PORTIONS ARE VERY SMALL
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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...
THATVT THAT YOU CAN HAVE A GREAT TIME IN THE OLDER PART OF THE CITY, ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SPANISH ARCH
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:
THERE ARE NO



FINAL COMMENTS

YOU SHOULD GO TO BELFAST, TRY TO TRAVEL EVERYWHERE YOU WANT TO, YOU WILL NEVER EVER HAVE SUCH AN OPPORTUNITY. GO TO CORK, LIMERICK, SLIGO BY BUS, NOT BY TRAIN, TOO EXPENSIVE. TAKE A BUS FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT, CITY LINK OR NESTOR BUS,NOT BUS EIRREAN.
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