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Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT)

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Daniel K
Modern Üzleti Tudományok Fõiskolája, Tatabanya, Hungary
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Ireland is an extremely expensive country.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
If you really want to enjoy staying in Ireland, there is no way to save money.
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Daniel K
Modern Üzleti Tudományok Fõiskolája, Tatabanya, Hungary
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Leactures are very different in Hungary and Ireland. I like the Irish way because students are forced to work in diverse teams which improves their communication skills.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Teachers should be on time.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Daniel K
Modern Üzleti Tudományok Fõiskolája, Tatabanya, Hungary
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Be ready to get to know new things.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
1
Activities
1
Campus life
1
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
Try to get in as many activities as you can.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Bring umbrella with you:) You'll do need it:)
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Daniel K
Modern Üzleti Tudományok Fõiskolája, Tatabanya, Hungary
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after:
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I did improve my language skills during staying in Ireland very much. People were friendly, helful and patience during the all year.
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Daniel K
Modern Üzleti Tudományok Fõiskolája, Tatabanya, Hungary
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It was near to the college.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I do not have really good experience in connection with the housing, except me housemates who where very kind people (a French girl and a Spanish boy). I enjoyed living with them.
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Daniel K
Modern Üzleti Tudományok Fõiskolája, Tatabanya, Hungary
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
There are many place you can choose. You should visit Shrack where you can experience the tipical Irish pub-night life.
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