Erasmus Experience in Dublin, Ireland by Jaume

Why did you choose to go to Dublin, Ireland?

TO improve my english and because of the relevance of this city in the world.(Everybody knows Dublin)

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

5 months. 400€ each month, so 2000 in general.

What is the student lifestyle like in Dublin?

There are always things to do, party, culture, trips...And all very easy to join.
Also Dublin is a very international city full of joung people worquing and studying, where meeting new people is very easy even for the shyest ones.

What is the food like?

Not very different from UK, not the best of Europe.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Dublin?

Yes, a lot. Its expensive and you have know that sharing a room is normal here because theres lots of people wanting to come to work and live here.

How much does it cost to live in Dublin?

From 250 to 450 shared room.
From 500 to 850 single room.

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

English with available free courses in DIT university.

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

Ryanair

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

Thousands of places very easy to find.

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

There are lots but the good ones are not ecnomical.20+

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

The only problem s accomodation but once ur placed everything is great and fun.