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4.07 / 5 based on 264 reviews

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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Once you get to know the culture it´s easy to understand them.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Ireland is more expensive that Spain.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Anything to remark
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Academic
Course recommendations
Computer engeneering is well known in Ireland. In General every engeneer course. Bussines studies are also quite good.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I found it well focused to either to the theoretical level and to work experience.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I only had a superficial knowledge of the country.
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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
It´s well oriented to your future work experience
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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
People are very friendly. The country and the culture are beautiful.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
To visit Clifts of Moher. The Lodge for nightlife and Java´s for a coffee.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It was easier to get into the Irish culture as we were living with Irish people. As well there were people from other countries so we could share experiences with them. Living with other students let us concentrate in our carrers.
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Personal comments
Being independent make to to davelope your personal skills and comunication with other people.
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