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4.07 / 5 based on 264 reviews
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Uwe K
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
In general I had really good experiences with speaking the language and meeting irish as well as foreign students.
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Allison J
Assumption College, Worcester, United States
Literature, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
There is nothing that I look back and wish I knew. I was ready for a brand new experience.
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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
This University has a strong sense of community. The Professors were wonderful, you would even see them out at the pub on campus if there was a big game on!
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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 as much as possible!
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Verónica T
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
It's a good chance to visit the country. Otherwise I'd be more expensive to come from my home country again.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Telephone, Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Loles L
Academic
Course recommendations
Don't register immediately for definite courses. Check out the first lectures of each of them during the first week, and don't hesitate to ask the teachers about your interests so that they can orientate you.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More courses of new languages, as Italian or Modern Greek
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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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Jorge d
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Most of things are more expensive than in Spain
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Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Overall, Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you open a account in AIB bank you can get a free mobile.
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Francois H
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Irish is not too difficult to understand!
There wher many lessons given to improve our level of English.
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