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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The Irish cost of life is much higher than the portuguese one.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more 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.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was really important this experience to develop my language and communication skills.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The facilities are great and teachers are nice, so you'll be ok.
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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
Don't forget to travel around all Ireland.
Travel tips- Cliffs of Moher, Dublin
Go to an Irish Pub and order a pint of Guinness.
Take your umbrella, be in a good mood and I bet you'll enjoy it.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Personal comments
Night spots - Stables (UL-Limerick), The Lodge (Limerick), Market (Limerick), Temple Bar (Dublin), Kitchen (Dublin), Gorby's (Cork).
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The facilities are great and the student village has a wonderful atmosfere.
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Personal comments
Apart from several positive points, the accommodation cost was really expensive.
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