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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The international students tended to stick together but were able to communicate with other students.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
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.
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Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Many students opened a bank account to avoid fees from home banks.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Wish I had gone for longer and would love to go back and 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
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.
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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
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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Academic
Course recommendations
Intro. Northern Irish Politics, Irish Literature and history courses.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Galway definitely has an active nightlife. There is always somewhere to go or something to see. Students are everywhere so I don't think you could ever be bored. Although the city itself has so much to offer I would make sure to get out and see other parts of the country - buses and trains are easily accessible.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The location of my apartment was perfect - right in the center of the city.
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Personal comments
The 'on-campus' housing is a bit further out of the city than the university itself.
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