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3.95 / 5 based on 216 reviews

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
cause Ireland is more expensive and I was more active than at home
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
take a house instead of a student residence to save money
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Academic
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Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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Overall
I wish I had known...
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
join loads of Clubs and Societies, travel a lot and make use of all the free events offered throughout the year.
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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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There were no problems at all with the language.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
On Campus was too expensive and it's easier than I thought to find a house.
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Personal comments
I lived in Farranlea Hall, which was really nice but very expensive. You have to pay (a lot) extra for the laundry and you are not allowed to do anything, whithout getting a fine. And it was a little far from the centre. Apart from that it was perfect.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Don't miss the An Brog and the An Spailpin Fanach
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