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National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUI)

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3.98 / 5 based on 70 reviews
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Leticia V
Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
At first, Irish accent seems difficult but finally you copy with it.
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Leticia V
Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Ireland is far more expensive than Spain
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Organize yourself and your money, controll all you spend
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Leticia V
Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
A bit more about courses I could study
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
The campus is very nice, you have all you need and it is easy to find a job.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Try to travel all you can because it is a good opportunity to know more about Ireland and is culture. Don't be afraid because people are very nice
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Leticia V
Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Take what you really like
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Maybe more attention for international students
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Leticia V
Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because it is next to university and most of the students live there
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Campus accomodation is pretty good, there is good atmosphere but it could be better for the money we pay.
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Leticia V
Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
In Maynooth go to roost and Student Union. In Dublin do not forget Temple Bar
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