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4.14 / 5 based on 352 reviews
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Elizabeth T
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
My on campus apartment had everything I needed and was close to class. It also provided me with opportunities to meet other students outside the classroom.
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Personal comments
I lived in Merville Residence with three other exchange students. We each had our own bedrooms, which was nice. The flat was the perfect size, with two bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen.
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Elizabeth T
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The UCD student pub was always a good place to meet other students if you didn't want to go too far from home. In the city centre, I particularly liked the Red Box for a fun night. Bewley's on Grafton St. was always great for coffee and a sandwich. Also, one must see a rugby match while you're there!
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Elizabeth T
Overall
I wish I had known...
It goes by quick!
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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
Make email more accessible to students on weekends, for example.
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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
Dublin is a wonderful city - it's young and the people are friendly. Don't forget your really, really warm clothes because that wind is bone-chilling.
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Elizabeth T
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No, I thought it was great.
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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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Elizabeth T
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Since English is my native tongue, it was a pretty easy adjustment for me. The Irish brogue was somewhat confusing at times, but it made the experience even better. I worked in a pub for a few months, and I occassionally confused orders because of the differences in language. I enjoyed my experiences very much.
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Elizabeth T
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I didn't make as many phone calls in Ireland as I do when I'm home.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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