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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 reviews of National University of Ireland, Galway
HOUSING
by marco, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Law, International, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? ON CAMPUS THERE WERE TOO STRICT RULES AND THE COSTS WERE HIGER
Personal comments:
IT CAN TAKE A LOT OF TIME TO FIND THE ACCOMODATION BUT THEN EVERYTHING WILL BE RIGHT This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Julie, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Galway in itself if a great city. I loved everything I experienced there. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Antje, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
History, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by marco, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Law, International, Erasmus
Language difficulties
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: Did not speak it My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
you'll need just to become confident with the accent; then everything will be perfect!!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by JOANNA, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
Social Sciences, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family 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 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
OVERALL
by JOANNA, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
Social Sciences, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
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 In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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