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“Dublin City University is an Excellent conditions”
paolo T
Sweden,
Marketing and Sales Management, 2010
OverallMy postgraduate experience at DCU has been exceptional so far! My studies in the field of International Relations has been enhanced by being in the heart of Dublin. The MA programme encourages an integrative approach to learning which has helped me to network with prominent international humanitarian organizations. My first semester lectures have challenged me in impressive ways. It helps that my professors are very passionate and offer flexible office hours so that I could speak with them one-on-one about papers, or any other inquiries I may have.
Prior to arriving at DCU, I was nervous about that I would struggle to adjust to the university & community as a whole. Just weeks before I started the programme, multiple faculty members and staff both in the International Office and Student Union sent me the most sincere emails and helped me to feel more comfortable and safe on campus. They guided me through everything from how to set up a bank account here, to navigating the bus system, and finding a healthy balance participating in societies & clubs.
I have felt a true appreciation for diversity being a part of Student Life. I was not able to return home to my family overseas for the recent holiday season; but through the genuine kindness of the staff at the Interfaith Centre, I was able to enjoy a beautiful Christmas celebration! It has definitely become my 'home' away from home!
I'm looking forward to semester 2. I am even more exited that I have the option to stay for 2 years in Ireland, following graduation. As a DCU postgraduate student, I am inspired to be courageous in my academic and career effort
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Careers
DCU Educational Trust was at the beginning of a major ramp-up in its fundraising activities. It was exciting to be part of such a process and to have an influence at an early stage.
I was very pleased to have expanded support for the DCU Access Programme during my time with the Trust
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Pros
Highly strategic and targetted employer
Cons
Pay isn't based on how good you are, experience or education
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“Well structured masters program”
Raghvendra P
India, Graduate
, 2019
Overall
Professors are professional and industry inclined. Course structure is thorough and industry ready.
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Pros
final practicum, course structure, professors
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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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
As I lived in Dublin for one year I will say that it depends on what you are looking for. But there three main events that you should not miss if you live in Dublin; they are: Halloween, it is really good as everyone dress up, 2. The six nation, it is the most important Rugby tournament in Europe and finally, St Patricks day... it is the national party and everyone is Irish for that day, no matter where you come from, the Irish spirit will get inside you.
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Petra
Overall
I wish I had known...
there is no prospectus available with time and place of lectures
you have to contact the administrator personally, in time
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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
if there are organisational troubles, contact people personally (best via e-mail, addresses to be found at the university homepage)
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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 on an organised backpacker tour, you will see lovely places, meet a lot of different people, have fun and won't spend too much money
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Triet H
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I could have known the way the Irish students are used to studying and doing the exams.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
International students and Irish students are not well integrated because the university tends to separate them.
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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
I regret I hadn't had the opportunity to travel more because I had to spend all the money in housing. Dublin is great and studying over there is a great experience, but at some expense : few expenses in night life, social and cultural life.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
in that way you can share a house/flat with locals and improve your language and get to know the culture and the irish.
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Personal comments
well, once i moved into the house to share with 7 girls it was nice as there was always something going on. but on the other hand it was quite dirty and i had to share to room as well. DCU als offered on campus room, but as the campus is really far from city center this is not so interresting.
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