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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Nice atmosphere and only 5 minutes far from university.
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Personal comments
Really good opportunity to meet people from all over the world, and taste food from their countries as well.
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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
It is really nice to attend International Society meetings and parties at Scholars Pub: Traditional irish dancing, live music, quids, games, cool people, guiness...
Organized travels to Belfast, Galway, Cork, etc. are terrific!
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Academic
Course recommendations
The best way to course selection is try the first two weeks to get a 'taste' of every module being considered, and then make the final module selection/registration.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The topics covered in courses could be much more advanced in many cases.
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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...
It is an unforgettable experience and I recommend any student wishing an international background to come.
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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
Don't drink too much. Irish people do, but remember that they have been doing for years and their livers are prepared for it.
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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 miss the opportunity to visit Belfast, London, Galway, The Cliffs, Cork, Aran Islands, Giant's Causeway.. They are nice places and it's really cheap traveling from Limerick.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Usually goods are more expensive in Ireland than in Spain.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
It is a good idea to open a bank account in AIB or Bank of Ireland. There are interesting offers for University of Limerick students.
ISIC card is useful to get travel discounts as well.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Not only the language is learnt, but also irish and british culture, folklore and traditions.
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