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4.14 / 5 based on 352 reviews
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Gudrun P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Ireland is one of the most expensive countries of Europe
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Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
No everything was perfect
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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
I really recommend this university because all the lecturers and students were very open minded and friendly. And the courses were held in small classes that fostered communication.
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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
It was a great time on this Island and I don´t regret a single day. I have never met so many open minded and friendly people before, as the irish people are. Furthermore Ireland is a fascinating Island with a lot of amazing spots.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The language was one of the factors why I chose Ireland, but sometimes it was quite difficult to understand the irish people because of their strong slang. But after a while you got used to their slang
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
140 international studenst who lived in the student residence- it was quite a lot of fun
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Temple bar is the most amazing place to go out. There is one pub after the other. But Dublin also offers a lot of Clubs whith a great atmosphere ( Club M, Odeon, Howl at the moon,...) At Dawsen street there is a great Cafe called Cafe au Seine, which you must not miss
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