Mobility specification

Country:Ireland

Institution:University College Cork

City:Cork

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Law

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?yes

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

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?As in other English-speaking countries, teaching in Ireland is much more personal - in seminars it is common to address teachers by their first name, to engage in dialogue with them, etc. Since local students have to pay a hefty tuition fee, they are generally more engaged in discussion than at MUNI.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?UCC is full of student societies (whether social or sporting), and Erasmus students can join any of them without restrictions. There are no events specifically for Erasmus students, but I think the above mentioned clubs are enough for a quick integration.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:25000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?A surprising expense is especially the price of the accommodation itself, which is around 1000 EUR/month

Do you have any tips on how to save money?At the beginning of each semester, the international office holds an "auction" of items left behind by previous international students - an ideal way to get blankets, an adaptor for an outlet, etc.

🗺 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?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?The ideal route is the TFI Live app, which shows the departures of local buses - however, unfortunately, not always the bus has arrived. You can also apply for a student card on the app, which can be loaded with money and then used to pay for buses at a better price.

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?Campus! Then Cobh and also the view of the city from Bell's Field

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Killarney and surroundings, Ring of Kerry

Share your best experience:A roadtrip to the west coast and around Gallway, but especially the Aran Islands (connoisseurs will appreciate that this is the film location of The Banshees of Inisherin)!

💅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

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Adapter to the socket! They have flat connectors on the islands, so watch out for that.

🥳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?Beautiful and wild nature that is definitely worth discovering. And as a bonus, you'll learn to understand the Irish!