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3.90 / 5 based on 1262 reviews

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anonymous
Mittweida, Germany, Ireland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, 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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was very worthwhile
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anonymous
Mittweida, Germany, Ireland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is more expensive but we have Lidl
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Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
All students walk most places or rent a bike, good bus service around town not too expensive.
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anonymous
Mittweida, Germany, Ireland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
That I was going to have such a wonderful experience.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Get involved in Clubs & Societies which are free to all students. It helps you mix better with Irish students.
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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
Join the Clubs & Societies. For example I join the Discover Ireland Society which helped organise trips around Ireland. Also joined the International Society and had a wonderful German Exhibition and organised many other cultural nights. Relax and enjoy your experience in Sligo. People are friendly.
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anonymous
Mittweida, Germany, Ireland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Enjoy the course and get to mix with the Irish students
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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anonymous
Mittweida, Germany, Ireland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Enjoyed meeting students from other countries and mixing with the Irish students.
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Personal comments
Great atmosphere. We were like one happy family, each of us were from different countries and enjoyed learning about the different cultures.
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anonymous
Mittweida, Germany, Ireland
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Garavogue Pub, Had plenty of cultural nights in Envy Night Club, Toffs night club. Weekends Plenty of Hill walking, eg knocknarea, beautiful beaches, strandhill and Rosses Point.
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