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Languages
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
even the Irish English is good enough to understand
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Dublin is one extremely expensive and dear
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Travel, Housing, Overall, Nightlife, Telephone, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
join UCD Volleyball Squad
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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
Try to organize your accommodation before you leave.
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Academic
Course recommendations
in my LL.M. programme: EU Intellectual Property law
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Instead of having really big an tough exams at the end of the year it would have been better to divide the year and hold mid term exams as well
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It's simply too expensive to live off campus
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Personal comments
Campus accommodation is about 250 €. Your personal freedom in terms of partying etc. - seemed to be a little bit limited though.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Best club ever is Lily's Bordello- the only one which stays open until 7
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