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Languages
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
HAD ENOUGH OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMUNICATE WITH IRISH PEOPLE, BUT ALSO WITH FOREIGN STUDENTS
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
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
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Food, Travel, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
TRY TO EAT AT HOME, YHE STUDENTS RESTAURANT IS QUIET EXPENSIVE AND THE PORTIONS ARE VERY SMALL
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
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
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
ROISIN DUBH, THENBEST MUSIC PUB!!!
CUBA BAR AND CLUB
JAVA CAFE
DRUM
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Housing
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
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Personal comments
just heard that it is quiet expensive, and far away from the city centre
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