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3.90 / 5 based on 1262 reviews

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Cecile B
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Very closed to the university, lots of facilities...! But maybe in another residence because of the "non-humanity" of the Director
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Personal comments
The only problem that the rules were from months to months a little bit too strict and that the Director always asked money for all... Otherwise, it was perfect
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Kevin h
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I live with my parents so food and housing is free, telephone would be too costly because I still have my belgian number. And I travel more to see as much as possible before I go back.
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Food, Overall, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Restaurants are very expensive, try to buy food at Tesco instead and make it yourself if possible.
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marta d
Overall
I wish I had known...
to know english very well
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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
it's very important to study much
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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
this college is a good college if you want to have a good time
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Tim K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: private offer (rent an apartment)
Why?
more space, cheaper
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Personal comments
All in all nice but you felt like being treated like a child sometimes because they carrie out room checks and they also prohibit visitors on some days! (during rag week and Rally Ireland) - For me, as an international student, that is rediculous!!
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erica m
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
in the first period that i was here in ireland the comunication with the other people was really difficult. With the time the comunication became easier and funnier. Now i can't say that I know very good english but I can understand and speak with the other people.
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Celia P
Academic
Course recommendations
BBS in Management not really adapted to the foreign students. I had already covered a big part of the program during my previous academic years in France.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Increase the level of the course. Keep giving group projects mixing international students and irish students.
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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