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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.
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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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“Pack light..you'll have alot more going home.” Read Review
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108 Overall reviews of National University of Ireland, Galway

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by megpc03, Providence College, Providence, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
Wish I had gone for longer and would love to go back and work.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
The International Student Society was more geared towards the European visiting students (ERASMUS). The Americans didn't have an organization that organized trips and outings.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel light - you can buy almost everything there (towels, cosmetics, clothes). Make sure your accomodation is in a desirable location - can make or break your experience.
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by spanish_eire, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
Literature, Erasmus
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I had been in Ireland before so I was quite familiar with the country, I always knew that it was the ideal place for me. I wouldn't have gone anywhere else.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
If Galway is the university of your choice, you're not gonna be disappointed. But take into account that you're gonna experience a different way of living. Therefore, be open-minded and positive (never think your country is the best in everything, it's just different) and try to have fun. Make the most of your Erasmus experience cause it's a once-in-a-lifetime one.



FINAL COMMENTS

Well, the fact that I'm still living in Galway (and I don't plan to leave the place in the near future) sums all up. I'm half Irish at this stage and love it.
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by Amy, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, United States
Literature, Butler University exchange program
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I wish I had known SOMETHING. I went over a complete blank slate, being the first among my friends or family to travel abroad.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Excellent place to study if you are a self-motivated learner. Fabulous social scene, though.



FINAL COMMENTS

Galway was a great place to start my international experiences. This university setting helped me develop independence in my studies and personal motivation. It may be a different experience for those who are more urbane and better travelled than I was, but for a first international travel experience, I cannot recommend a better place!
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by Diana, Loyola College, Baltimore, United States
History, through Arcadia University
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Whatever you bring, you will end up wearing all the time and will get very sick of it, so don't stress too much about packing!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Galway is one of the most fun cities I have ever visited. While the school itself is not fantastic (the facilities are lacking and it is very overcrowded), the city and the people more than make up for it. You don't spend too much time in school anyway!



FINAL COMMENTS

Try to go through a university instead of going independently. I met all of my friends through the program I went through. The weather is not as bad as most people think it is! If you are looking for a completely relaxing, fun, and memorable semester, come to Galway. It is the best decision I ever made!
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by hnichola, Middlebury College, Middlebury, United States
Literature, Independent
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I wish I had understood that incorporatiing oneself into another culture is difficult when one is a student -- more so than if one is working.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It's one of the best in Ireland. It's large but very friendly.



FINAL COMMENTS

Try as hard as possible to find Irish roommates upon arrival -- otherwise it is very easy to stick with only Americans.
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by cristina, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
Literature, Erasmus
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the expensive cost of life
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
it has a lot of services for the students



FINAL COMMENTS

It was a fantastic experience but you have to work hard, but it is worth it. And besides, I would really like to go to work in a foreign country, since for me just a year it was not enough and I want to go abroad and continue improving my language skills and of course meet interesting people from everywhere.
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by mcasad, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, United States
Biology, University of California Education Abroad Program
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taking both science and nonscience classes at the same time is difficult, and I wish I had known more about the quality of the science dept here, although it probably wouldn't have affected my decision much.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
It takes a while to figure out how they have organized things, but it always worked out in the end.



FINAL COMMENTS

From Galway you can take day trips or weekend trips all over for really cheap, so it is a good hub to stay in.
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by JOANNA, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
Social Sciences, Erasmus
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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!



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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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by Julie, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
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More along the lines of cost.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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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:
A great learning experience for me.



FINAL COMMENTS

I got to not only learn about another country, but I got to learn about myself. It helped me to gain a love for international aspects and made me want a career on an international level.
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by marco, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Law, International, Erasmus
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nothing in particular
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
little city students everywhere many different kind of accomodations and Professors very nice



FINAL COMMENTS

words cannot describe what kind os incredible experience it will be
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by andrea, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
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weather and waiting time for exams results (more than 2 months)
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
go for it, very nice place to study



FINAL COMMENTS

Book the accomodation as closest as possible to the university
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by PABLORIVEROLA, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Law, Erasmus
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VERY NICE PLACE TO GO
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
MEET IRISCH PEOPLE THEY ARE VERY NICE



FINAL COMMENTS

BRING A RAIN COAT AND BUY A BICICLE
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by Ramzan, Mordovia state university, saransk, Russia
Medicine, Independent
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I wish I had known...
My internship and visa garrenty
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
no recomendation



FINAL COMMENTS

no advice
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by CARMEN, Universidad de León, León, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
I knew everything I needed through the Internet
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
Live all it offers to students



FINAL COMMENTS

Try to flight to Shanon airport, because trip from Dublin is too long
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by laura, Università degli Studi di Trento, Trento, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
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nothing...I was very well informed before leaving
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Improved language skills
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Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
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Personal recommendation:
enjoy as many clubs and societies as you can



FINAL COMMENTS

travel to shannon
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by Diane, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
American DVDs f don not work
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
get to registratioon for seminars EARLY



FINAL COMMENTS

Pack light..you'll have alot more going home.
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by Antje, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
History, Erasmus
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where to live
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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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:
You will enjoy it!



FINAL COMMENTS

Make a trip to Connemara.
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by maya_imy, Universita degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
Language, Erasmus
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no
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
none



FINAL COMMENTS

i want to go!!
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