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Diane B
Overall
I wish I had known...
American DVDs f don not work
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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
get to registratioon for seminars EARLY
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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
Pack light..you'll have alot more going home.
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cristina s
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because I like to live my life independently, and because I really had a good experience sharing a flat.
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Personal comments
I do not know because I did not live at campus, but I could see some friends'houses in the campus and I did not like them, they were not so comfortable as the normal houses.
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mcasad
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There is a huge amount of tourism in Galway, so defining yourself as a non-tourist is difficult. Certain bars and pubs are more "local and students" and some are more for tourists, but you can fine some nice places. Don't miss the restaurant Couch Potato.
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Amy K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I liked the autonomy of living on my own, as this had been my first experience of real independence.
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Personal comments
It was great. Coming from a residence hall at a state university in the US, this was heavenly. It was very utilitarian, but I had more space than back home.
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mcasad
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Rent was cheap, which was wonderful. I went out a bit more, so of course it was more expensive, and I travelled all the time, so of course it cost more.
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Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Definitely open and Irish Bank account - no costs for most student accounts.
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spanish_eire
Academic
Course recommendations
Try to talk to someone who's done the same course on previous years. If not, you're gonna be a bit lost. Also, be pretty sure of the amount of credits you require. The system in Ireland is different too so be careful.
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