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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.
93% of students recommend
108 reviews
108 Expenses reviews of National University of Ireland, GalwayPAGE: 1
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by Diana, Loyola College, Baltimore, United States
History, through Arcadia University
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings A private grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food is about the same price as home. I bought a cell phone and had to use that for all outgoing calls, which got very expensive. But using a calling card helped. Drinks are about the same price as home... but since I went out more often, I spent a lot more. I travelled for 2 weeks consecutively around Europe during spring break. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I didn't realize I would be grocery shopping once a week, usually costing me about 30 euro per week. The refrigerators are very small (like dorm fridges) so I couldn't buy a lot at once. Using the computers on campus are free, but I had to pay 10 cents to print each page. You have to pay for everything on campus with cash, whereas at my home university, I use a swipe card and pay at the end of each month. I couldn't find any secondhand books. There are a decent amount of ATMs, I didn't find it necessary to open an account in Ireland. Be prepared to spend a lot of money on nightlife! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by hnichola, Middlebury College, Middlebury, United States
Literature, Independent
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I spent less on food and accommodation because it was less expensive in Galway than the room/board fee at my college. The nightlife was more expensive because there was more to do in Galway than Middlebury VT and I went out more. While in Europe I wanted to travel as much as possible, so clearly I spent more than I would have in the US. I spent a lot on calling home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by megpc03, Providence College, Providence, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I spent more because I knew I was there for a short period of time and wanted to experience everything I could. Accomodation was more because it was right in the city center and telephone was expensive to call home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Many students opened a bank account to avoid fees from home banks. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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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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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. Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Definitely open and Irish Bank account - no costs for most student accounts. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by spanish_eire, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
Literature, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
being Ireland such an expensive country, I knew that the costs of living would be higher beforehand. I had been in the country before so I knew. But I even spent more money than I had ever thought. In Spain, I'd lived with my parents. The difference is huge. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: 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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by Julie, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
I wanted to experience everything I could while I was there, which led me to socialize a lot, therefore spending more money than I should of. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
I was in no way prepared for the expenses that I would have in Ireland, or how expensive my time there would be. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Diane, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Conversion rates. Also you go out alot at night and you have to purchase everything from toilet paper to shampoo to milk to trash baags. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Dont eat out alot. Set aside an amount a week (or month) and when it's gone..it's gone. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by JOANNA, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
Social Sciences, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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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 This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by cristina, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
Literature, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant A private grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because the cost of life in Ireland was a huge different from Spain, everything was more expensive in general. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more 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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by laura, Università degli Studi di Trento, Trento, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
everything costs a lot more, expecially groceries Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Antje, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
History, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because it's more expensive in every aspect of life except for stamps and cinema tickets Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Expect that everything is more expensive! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by andrea, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
difference in price levels Food, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Amy, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, United States
Literature, Butler University exchange program
The accessibility of student needs
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Living in Ireland is less expensive than living in the US. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: 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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by Ramzan, Mordovia state university, saransk, Russia
Medicine, Independent
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
its reality Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
its very personal. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by PABLORIVEROLA, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Law, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
more Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more 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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by maya_imy, Universita degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy
Language, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Personal spending habits:
Food, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by marco, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Law, International, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Food: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Travel, Telephone: 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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by CARMEN, Universidad de León, León, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Other Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more 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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