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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Almost everything was a bit more expensive in Ireland than in Finland. And somehow it was just the way everybody lived there..
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Telephone, Food, Housing, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Extra costs in housing was a great surprise. Every one of us living in the same house had to pay 50e each month for the heating etc. I didn't know to expect that great extra costs.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The timetable of the exams would be nice to know well advanced.
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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...
Nothing really. Perhaps a bit more information about the accomodation possibilities,like from Ballyraine Halls(student village).
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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
LYIT offers lots of possibilities concerning many fields of student life. Could not be a better Institute for a exchange student.
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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
Letterkenny is a small but lively town full of students. I love the atmosphere where you could sense the spirit of countryside as well as a growing town. Go, and travel around the Donegal county, do not miss Giant Causeway in the Northern Ireland either! Get yourself involved with locals and you'll have lots of fun!Go before it's too late and have some good craic!
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At first I found it hard to cope with strong Donegal accent but after few weeks I noticed I started to adapt even my own way of speaking to it.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in a semi-detached house with a group of other students was a great and multi-cultural experience.
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Personal comments
Mainly I was content with housing in Letterkenny but internationals didn't have a choice of choosing a cheaper accomodation even though there was some available. But all in all, nothing to complain.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
For the people looking for something else than pubs only, visiting Letterkenny Christian Fellowship church(Bonage Hall, Sunday at 11am) is worth trying. Often lots of concerts etc. in the evenings there. Everyone is greeted warmely welcome.
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