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3.98 / 5 based on 70 reviews
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Leticia V
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because it is next to university and most of the students live there
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Personal comments
Campus accomodation is pretty good, there is good atmosphere but it could be better for the money we pay.
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Derek B
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, United States
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish that I'd known that when the Irish ask you if you've had any "good craec" lately, that they're not asking you if you've had any good drugs in the past few days.
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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
I would recommend this university to anyone that wants a university experience without the hustle and bustle of a major city.
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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
If you think you like Guinness here in the states, you're going to worship the Guinness god when you have your very first pint of Guinness.
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Derek B
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, United States
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish that I'd known that "having good craic" means "having a good time" in Ireland.
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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
Overall, it seemed like a very well-run university. I recommend it to anyone.
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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
If you like Guinness here in the states, then you'll be worshipping it after you finish your first pint in Ireland.
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Jessica B
Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, United States
Sociology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It was great access to the school and the village
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Personal comments
Bad furniture. Needs nicer furniture and to update the ermersion...unsanitary
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Maria A
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
It was a great way to learn English. It helped a lot to have local roommates. That helped a lot in the process of learning
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Derek B
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, United States
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The cost of living in Ireland is much higher than that of Youngstown, OH.
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Travel, Nightlife, Housing, Telephone, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No. There were none that I can remember.
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