Erasmus Experience in Dublin, Ireland by Lola

Why did you choose to go to Dublin, Ireland?

I choose to go to Dublin because the people are very very friendly!
The culture is also very interesting as the partyyyyyy!
Dublin is a city where the people are amazing and so it is a very good place to live.

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

I will do an internship of 3 months and I will receive 50€ each week from my firm more a scholarship of 1000€ from my high school.

What is the student lifestyle like in Dublin?

Student lifestyle in Dublin is like young adult lifestyle.
There are a lot of thing to do but the difference is that we (the students) have a lot of discount in the stores!

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

I am not at the University so I can't recommend it but I clearly recommend the city of Dublin but don't forget your umbrella

What is the food like?

To my mind, the food is not good but maybe it is because I am french and so I usually eat very very good food...
You can find some good food of course but it is very expensive.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Dublin?

Yes it has been very difficult to find an accommodation in Dublin because there are a lot of requests for a little bit of offers.
I recommend to start to search at the moment you are sure to come in this city because it is very hard to find something.

How much does it cost to live in Dublin?

I pay a rent of 390€ per month but we are 12 in the house.
If you want to find something with less people it will cost you a lot of money!

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

The irish people have a very bad accent so it is a little bit hard to understand at the beginning but you can understand them if you really want to!
I don't know if language courses are available at the University...

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

I took the plane because it is easier and faster but you can take the boat.

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

AT TEMPLE BAR!!! But be careful because there are a lot of tourists so sometimes it is very annoying.

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

Musashi is the best if you like japanese food.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Guinness Storehouse and Old Jameson Distillery of course!

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

Be very careful with the accommodation because it is very hard to find, I have been for 1 week in a air bnb house because I can't find anything... And most of all, be careful because there are a lot of swindling so, if you are already in Dublin ask to visit the apartment before to pay.