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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My English was already very good before I went to Ireland. Sure living still improved my language skills, however I learnt more by interacting with Irish students during my spare time than at the "English as a foreign language"- course offered by UL.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Everything was more expensive - food, drinks, entrance fees for night-clubs so there wasn't much choice - either you pay and have fun or stay at home.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
no, can't think of anything right now
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
the computer facilities are great but sometimes I had to queue for one hour in the library to get access to the internet. That really annoyed me...
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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
Travel as much as you can! I can really advise you to go to the Aran Islands, it is the most peaceful place I have ever been to!
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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
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Student life
Describe host city:
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
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
it was easy to meet people and very close to university
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