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3.98 / 5 based on 302 reviews
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Nicolas G
ESIGETEL, Fontainebleau, France
Telecommunications, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had more travelled around the country
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Seems to be a good university, pretty big (around 5000 students on campus)
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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
To be aware that it costs a lot here (towards France), but it really worth it
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imoragrega
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Spain is not as expensive as Ireland
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Housing, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I managed to save a lot of the money i made during my internship abroad
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Clodagh d
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
very handy to be on campus with everything on the spot;
also guarantee of cleanliness and reasonable cost
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“Life changing experience”
Emma O
Spain, Graduate
Development Studies, 2016
Overall
The MDEC programme taught by high qualified professionals in their fields in a multicultural environment as well as the conferences led by high profile guest speakers make an excellent degree for those interested in international development and an interesting and life changing experience.
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Pros
small classes, wide range of optional modules
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milena r
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
because of the proximity of the student life.
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Personal comments
it is very pleasant to live on dcu campus resedences.
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lola7
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was hard at the beging as i did my two first years in college and there was some specific language that i dodnīt know.After a month and with the help of the local people it was easier. I took courses in oral skills and cultural knowledge as well. Social life was very go for me in order to lear the slang and improve my oral skills.
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