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conasatatu
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
It was hard during the first weeks - Irish slang and so on. Totally different from the "normal English". But after the first month - no problem.
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earvelo
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At the beginning it was slightly difficult for me to understand the "slang" but I got used to it practising with my housemates, who were Irish
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Brian_Boru76
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Course recommendations
Pay special attention to do a right choose in your home university (qualifications, relations between subjects and ECTS credits system)
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Albert A
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I wish I had known...
ireland and new zealnd aren´t all that different. there were no great surprises.
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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
DCU is a fine, fun college with a perfect mix of academic excellence, cool campus activities and vibrant nightlife. a college with a sense of humour.
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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
go and enjoy yourself. try to get to know as many local students as erasmus ones...i would advise living off campus. oh and get a monthly bus ticket. it´s much cheaper.
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Pilar G
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I wish I had known...
That time goes by so fast
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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
You might not have many hours of lectures per week, but DCU asks for a huge effort from students concerning off-lecture hours...loads of assigments and papers to wirte...but nothing one can´t handle
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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
Be aware that Dublin bus drivers do not provide change to users...try to have the exact fare, 1.35 if going to DCU...It´s a bugger, but then you´ll be able to buy bus tickets.
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Gonzalo N
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Course recommendations
I will recommend everyone to do European Business, it is great to have the oportunity of studying two years abroad.
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