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3.96 / 5 based on 55 reviews
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Let the international students know about the courses and subjects on each semester before their arrive.That will help them to choose courses and timetables.
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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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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
I went to Ireland with an intermediate level but I hardly understood the common lenguage. I could readed it and understand it, but I couldn't speak properly or understand english at the oral.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The weather. Travel and young people discounts and vouchers, etc.
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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
It was a good university, but it was difficult to find teachers! It was quite isolated and if you lose the 6pm bus you're 30min on foot to the city. There's boxing, aerobic lessons for free in South 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
Advice: rent a bike (but keep in mind that's a very windy country)
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because at home I don't pay for food, telephone or housing. I travelled more than in my home country.
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Overall, Housing, Telephone, Travel, Nightlife, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Gives you independence.You have your own rules.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Mc Dades (pub&Disco), Abbey Inn (Pub), Aquadome (til 10pm), Old Oak (pub).
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