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3.98 / 5 based on 70 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Things are a bit more expensive in Ireland than in Michigan. I also went out more and traveled more than I would have at home therefore spent much more money.
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Overall, Food, Nightlife, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No tips besides bring loads of money.
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Academic
Course recommendations
If you are studying science then you should not go to this university. I think it is better for Music and the Arts. The science professors did not seem very knowledgable and the classes were poorly organized.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The lab classes should be prganized better. The international office at the university also needs improvement. They should be there to help the international students but most of the time dont have a clue about whats going on.
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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...
I wish I would have known that a science student should not go to this university.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you like a small town and dont study science then this is the place for you. It is very easy to make friends with the students here and student life runs the town. But if you like the city then you will need to go 40 minutes to dublin.
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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
Ireland is a beautiful and fun place. The culture here is great! I would recommend studying in Galway rather than Maynooth. Galway also has a great student atmosphere but its much bigger and there is much more to do there.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The language (english) is my first language so there wasnt any problems or new experiences to deal with.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The houses for rent in town arent too expensive and are really nice
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Personal comments
The housing was horrible. We had plumbing problems, and many leaks that would take months to fix. The apartments were not furnished well. Uncomfortable furniture and no dishes.
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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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Maynooth is a very small town with only 3 local pubs, so the nightlife is very repetitive. But Dublin is only a 40 minute train ride away. The students here are quite friendly and know how to have a good time.
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