Mobility specification

Country:United Kingdom

Institution:Queen's University Belfast

City:Belfast

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of Political Science

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?In my field, they don't have final exams, all coursework is in the form of essays, policy reports, policy briefs, etc.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:18000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Maybe the price of trains when you want to go somewhere.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?The most worthwhile places to buy food are Tesco and Lidl. And as for clothes, there are quite a few thrift stores where you can find nice things.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Either Google Maps or the Translink site itself works best. On the pink buses around town, you just need to tap your card at the driver.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?mostly fine

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?The City Hall is really beautiful, but the view from the top of Victoria Square is really worth it. And so is the Albert Clock. Also I recommend a walk through the entire Titanic Quarter even beyond the museum.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?For nature, definitely the North Coast and Giant's Causeway. And if you want to learn more about the history of Northern Ireland, definitely Derry.

Share your best experience:There were truly so many. But what was really unforgettable was St. Patrick's Day. It was lovely to watch the celebrations and then later in the evening as the city was buzzing with energy and life. Everywhere was full and people were having fun dancing and celebrating.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Definitely try to plan your trip from the airport. But there's not much you can do other than take an overpriced taxi when you're packed for the whole semester. But for those who want to, there's the option of taking a bus from the airport to downtown.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?It was definitely an extraordinary experience to go somewhere for an extended period of time and really get to know and understand the issues in Northern Ireland.