Erasmus Experience in Cork, Ireland by PRESCHOUX

Why did you choose to go to Cork, Ireland?

To improve my level un english

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

678 euros.

What is the student lifestyle like in Cork?

Really fun and great atmosphere in pubs between students

Would you recommend the city and the University of Cork to other students?

Yes

What is the food like?

Normal food

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Cork?

I found m'y accommodation thanks to EasyCork, I share a house with other foreign students. 110 euros per weeks (internet included, washing machine)

How much does it cost to live in Cork?

During two mounths, I spent 1400 euros with the money help from Erasmus

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

Yes, it could be complicated to understand irish people during the first weel

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Cork from your city?

By bus

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Cork?

In a host family or in a rent house shared with other students thanks to EasyCork

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Cork?

Pubs offer great food with cheap prices

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The prison of Cork,Cobh, blarney castle, Dublin, University of Cork...

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Cork in the future?

I took the boat to go to Ireland and a plane for Cork-Paris