Erasmus Experience in Dublin, Ireland by charlotte

Why did you choose to go to Dublin, Ireland?

It's my first time in Ireland and a lot of people told me it's an amazing country. Last year, I had the opportunity to study in Dublin and as I would like to discover Dublin and Ireland it was the opportunity. I don't regret my choice.

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

I am staying here for a year, maybe more because I really enjoy my life here.

What is the student lifestyle like in Dublin?

For student it's really nice, even if it's a bite expensive. You find pub everywhere and the ambiance is really nice. There are a lot of clubs. The only things to know it's going to a club it's early because they close usually between 2-4 o'clock.

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

I really recommend the city. It's beautifull, there is a lot of park, so you can also find relaxing place. I'm a girl and I never felt insecure and I think it's a really good point. It's the capital but the city is not really big and I really appreciate that.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Dublin?

Find an accomadation in Dublin is a bite complicated and expensive. Don't give up it's the only advice I can told you. There also a lot of host family.

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

After few weeks it will be easier. It's amazing because I improuved my english really faster.

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

With plane: Ryanair

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

Dicey's it's a club next to st stephen green
Hall of the moon it's club two
Temple bar, it's a bite expensive but it's nice, you can't miss it.