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3.95 / 5 based on 216 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose:
Why?
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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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Jazz Festival Weekend in October
International Film Festival
Brackens for great toasties/sandwiches
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Academic
Course recommendations
Take an Irish language course if you like a challenge and are interested in learning something you rarely find outside of Ireland.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
In general, Ireland has a lower cost of living than California. I spent more on travel because there were many more opportunities there and I normally don't travel at home. Nightlife is less expensive than at home because it is not customary to tip on every drink in Ireland.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Language and communication was not a consideration for me because my native language was the same as the local.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have been more aware that you really have to make an effort to meet local people. You will feel like you didn't have enough time there so make the most of every single day!
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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
This university has a lot to offer. It may take a little effort to mix with the local students, but there is a great time to be had by everyone. Take advantage of the wide array of Irish studies courses and student societies.
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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
Make the most of your international experience and don't hesitate to do all the things you wish for. Take advantage of student travel rates and immerse yourself in the local culture. There are several opportunities in Cork to see traditional Irish music, learn Gaelic sports, or just enjoy the everyday life of locals.
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