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3.98 / 5 based on 302 reviews

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carlota d
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Considering the fact that my level of English was already very high before going abroad (several courses and summers in english speaking countries, and a life time in an English school); what was more important from the abroad experience was to learn how to interact and communicate with different nationality people.
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Amélie A
Overall
I wish I had known...
I should have brought some french food with me
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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
Take advantage of the huge sport complex
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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
If you need an accomadation apply for Shanowen residences(outside the campus), it's the same price as DCU but you are more independant (no room inspections, can have guests at night...)
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Francesco d
Overall
I wish I had known...
english better
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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 recommend dublin city university. student life and academic quality of the courses is excellent. moreover irish people are lovely, so ireland is one of the best place to learn english.
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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
if i need a place in which stay check on the website first.
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Marine L
Overall
I wish I had known...
How to organise my budget and how to work a washing-machine.
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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
Try to mix more Irish and international students in group assigments.
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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

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Marine L
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because the appartments were students residence off campus, and comparing with other people's experience this, I think, was the best.
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Personal comments
For the first years of being a student, students residence are good but I think next year I will get my own appartment to be more independant.
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Clodagh d
Overall
I wish I had known...
can't think of anything - in fact I already knew 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
very good facilities; good courses too; not ideal for work placements/internships
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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 with Ryanair to and from Ireland when you can (e.g. when travelling between France and Dublin) as it is the cheapest
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