Moving abroad for your exchange can lead to culture shock, which can be described as the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. Ireland is a wonderful study destination. If you would like to study abroad in Ireland, it will be a very rewarding semester. Here are some tips for international students studying in UCD that you may find useful before you pack your bags.
Finding accommodation in an unknown country is not an easy task. In fact, many students would agree it can become a focal point, sometimes negative, when it comes to deciding on whether or not to embark in the Erasmus experience.
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Today’s post is all about free things to do in Dublin (when you’re not busy flying to everywhere else in Europe and making use of those Ryanair discounts!)
There is plenty to see and do in the city – and even just outside Dublin as we venture into Wicklow – but we know you’ve probably heard of the touristy spots by now (The Guinness Storehouse, The Viking Splash, Kilmainham Gaol, Trinity College and so on). So we’ve come up with three weekend ideas to tick off your Dublin exchange student bucket list, that you may not have discovered just yet!
I spent the spring semester of 2019 on exchange in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, which is in fact located in Hong Kong, a ‘special administrative region’ of China. I made the call to do the exchange during the previous summer, with the prospect of jetting off to somewhere completely different culture-wise on a pass/fail system being too attractive to turn down. It’s hard to pinpoint why exactly Hong Kong was the destination of choice, but I think it’s perfect for anyone looking to venture in Asia while still keeping hold of certain Western aspects of life.
Travelling is one of those activities that can be done in so many different ways – from relaxing, to adventuring through mountains and jungles, to enjoying the gastronomy of places, to admiring the art. There are many types of holidays that suit everybody’s tastes and this is why it is probably one of the most popular activities and hobbies. Travelling also opens our minds, making us more aware of what is happening outside our comfort zone. We learn how to communicate with other people, how to learn, how to find our way around and how to take care of ourselves in general.
Living away from home and also in a foreign country is an unforgettable experience that most students want to live. If you have any doubts about which destination is the best for your next school year, here you will find pros and cons about Dublin based on my personal experience that may be of great help to you.
