Mobility specification

Country:Ireland

Institution:Celignis Limited

City:Limerick

Program:Erasmus+ traineeship

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science / Department of Biochemistry

Study level abroad:Master

✅Check the boxes

How would you categorize your internship?Natural Sciences

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?External website

External website - which one?https://erasmusintern.org/

Can you describe the role you held during your internship?Trainee at the bioprocess department.

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?Scale up and modification of downstream bioprocesses.

Did your tasks align with the pre-defined conditions?yes

Did the internship meet your expectations?yes

Did you apply any theory you learned at university during the internship?yes

If yes, can you provide a specific example?Preparation of medium for cultivation of microorganisms.

How well did you manage to communicate in a foreign language?almost no difficulties

Do you have tips on how to make a great impression on the institution?Being proactive and wanting to learn new things. Don't go on an internship just to improve your language skills.

How competitive was the selection process? Did you have to go through an application procedure?There was almost no competition, mainly because I went outside the summer - the main season.

Why would you recommend students do an internship?It's a great opportunity to apply the theory learned at school and gain experience in the working world without commitment. You will also get to know a new culture and improve your English significantly.

💰And how to fund it?

What were your average monthly expenses during the internship?30000 CZK/month

Did the institution provide accommodation?no

If not, how did you find it?Adverts on Facebook and daft.ie

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?no

Do you have any tips on how to save money during the internship?Mobile apps in stores (Lidl Plus, Tesco Clubcard...). Take advantage of student discounts on public transport and tickets.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How difficult was it for you to adjust to life abroad?no big deal

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?terrible

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Via Google Maps. Ireland also has a nationwide TFI system through which all carriers operate. Your best bet is to buy a Leap Card - a travel card with reloadable credit that pays everywhere and has a student discount.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Nothing. It is necessary to go on a trip to other cities and to the countryside.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Cliffs of Moher, Rock of Cashel, Cork, Cahir...

Share your best experience:Sunset over the Cliffs of Moher.

💅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
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Carry an adapter for an electrical outlet.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Umbrella

🥳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?A great opportunity to get to know the world and yourself. A big plus for working life.