Erasmus Experience in Dublin, Ireland by Susanna

Why did you choose to go to Dublin, Ireland?

It's a capital city and the Irish seemed like fun people.

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

Three months, 1001€

What is the student lifestyle like in Dublin?

Students get many discounts, and the nightlife is excellent. Better informing of the Erasmus events is needed.

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

Definitely! Just be prepared to buy many umbrellas.

What is the food like?

Finding healthy food is hard. But you can find many different cuisines.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Dublin?

Yes.

How much does it cost to live in Dublin?

A lot. Depends on your location.

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

It's easy as the accents aren't that difficult to understand. Don't know about the courses.

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

By plane.

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

The Capitol Lounge for cocktails, Dtwo and Dicey's for nightlife.

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

The Old Mills has the best chicken wings.

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

Join all the Facebook groups for Erasmus students in all the universities and all the international societies! That way you don't miss out on all the fun stuff.

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