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University College Cork (UCC)

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3.95 / 5 based on 216 reviews
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Veronique M
EM Strasbourg Business School, Strasbourg, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
At the beginning, it was difficult to understand people, especially cause those we met had different accents (Irish accent, and Italian or Spanish accents...). But it went easier as time passed to get to know other people.
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Osmond O
Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
No problem with communication at all. I am the kind who like interacting with people from differnt background, hence I already had first hand experience with Irish culture while in Germany- from Irish exchange students.
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anonymous
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
It took me some time to understand the people leaving in the city because in this area of Ireland they have a difficult accent but I've got used in a couple of months. At University I didn't have many problems.
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Menzel C
Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
Political Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
i wouldn´t share a house or a flat any more with people from my home country.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
take it easy and have fun there! as an erasmus student you have an easy life!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
it was great and if you like i can send you my experience paper (just write me an e-mail). i met so many nice people and it´s so great to have so many nice friends all over the world. and it´s nice to know people that visit you in your home city from everywhere.
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Gemma K
Hogeschool van Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
That an Irish semester is only 3 months, instead of 5. Was a bit short.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
Keep up the good word
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Enjoy the country and the people!
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You feel welcome there, no matter of nationality.
Katrina V
Ireland,
Computer Science / IT, 2023
Overall
Teachers are so helpful and friendly.
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Careers
School not offering internship.
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Pros
Amazing teachers
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