STUDENT LIFE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Ireland is a popular choice for international students for
its rich heritage, fantastic higher education institutes, reasonable tuition
fees and a number of other elusive factors. With the UK just a stone’s throw
away and the rest of Europe at your feet, Ireland is undoubtedly set in a
stunning, well-connected part of the world.
Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, boasts an extravagant and
exciting lifestyle. It is a large city, bursting with life, with something
always going on. With bustling Irish pubs and bars playing live music, a sandy
beach for summer afternoons, museums and stunning architecture, there’s always
something to be doing or somewhere to be going. We’d love to see you try and
run out of things to do!
Dublin is home to the majority of Ireland’s universities, so
it will come as no surprise that it’s a very student-orientated city, geared up
for letting students explore its beauty. It’s a diverse and multicultural
destination that appeals to people from all walks of life.
Safety in Ireland: Travelling through Ireland is not
dangerous at all. The biggest danger you might face could be pickpockets who
would simply snatch your bag, which is a risk anywhere in the world. Other than
that the country is safe for people of Indian origin, as "racist-hate"
crimes are uncommon.
Weather: Ireland's climate is heavily
influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, so the warm ocean currents keep temperatures
mild. In the spring and summer (May to July) the average temperature is between
64°F and 68°F (17°C and 20°C). During the autumn season (August to October),
the temperature varies from 57°F and 64°F (13°C and 17°C), with September being
a mild month with sunny and warm atmosphere. In winters (November to March
beginning), the temperature reaches to 46°F (7.78°C) with January and February
as the coldest months. Apart from a few cold weeks, snow is scarce in Ireland.
Accommodation
First, you need to
decide whether you want to live in university managed accommodation, or with a
private landlord. Choosing university managed accommodation can also give you a
catered or self-catered option. Catered accommodation offers the benefits of
your meals being cooked for you and a degree of certainty with meal costs.
If you have an idea about what you prefer, the accommodation
office at your university will be able to tell you what accommodation they have
available, so that's the place to start. If you are thinking of renting from a
private landlord or if your chosen university can't offer you anything in its
own residential premises, the accommodation office should be able to provide
you with a list of private properties and landlords in the area.
Orientation
Orientation week is mandatory for international students so
ensure that you arrive before it starts. This is the time where you will be
introduced to the university and its services, as well as enroll in your
classes. It is essential that you read your guidebook, which is provided by the
college. The guide explains each part of the admission process. ( Top overseas college admission consultant in Mumbai )
Activities
Along with sports, colleges offer extracurricular activities
offering students a wide range of experiences. Music, drama, science and
literary societies are offered in all colleges, and there will be opportunities
for outdoor education and other leisure activities. Visits to theatres and
concerts, to places relevant to the courses of study such as art galleries and
museums, religious centers or historical sites, scientific companies and
projects are all part of college life
If it’s happening in Ireland, chances are it’s in Dublin.
Seven tips for students
to survive college life in Dublin on a budget
1. Leap Card
If you don’t have a
Leap Card, get one. Student Leap Cards are only €15 to buy and will save you an
absolute fortune in the long run. Leap Cards get you cheaper bus, Luas and
train tickets to get you around the city. They also get you money off in places
like McDonald’s and Boots.
2. Eat cheaper food
You need to be able to
get a big feed for little money. Restaurants like Paulie’s Pizza, Gourmet
Burger and Wagamamas and burrito places like Boojum are great value. All you
can eat restaurants such as Jimmy Chung’s and the Kungfu Buffet are also very
popular - if you're brave enough. Costcutter shops offer lunch time deals like
€2 for a chicken fillet roll. But if you want to save even more money, you
could make your lunch at home. There’s nothing wrong with an old fashioned ham
sambo wrapped in cling film. Or anything you can get your hands on.
3. Plan ahead for the week
Students living in
Dublin usually travel home at the weekends. It makes life easier if you plan
ahead for the next week. Why not make some dinners that you can freeze and
reheat during the week? Raiding your parent's cupboards and stealing Sunday
leftovers are also completely acceptable. They wouldn't want you to starve now,
would they?
4. Plan nights out
Most nightclubs in
Dublin are on Apps like 'Guestlist' and 'InForFree'. These Apps allow you to
get on either the guest list or a cheap list for a nightclub. It's a free and
handy way to save money on a night out.
5. Make your own coffee
Buying a flask or a
Starbucks cup that you can keep at home is the student investment equivalent of
a mortgage. OK so instant coffee isn't nearly as nice as a Chai Latte, but it
saves you paying up to €3 a caffeine fix every morning. While you're at it,
stick a bottle of water in your bag too.
6. Shopping
When you're doing your
shopping, make sure you buy food for the week. Whatever you do, don't get a
trolley because you'll end up filling it and spending more money than you have.
Make a list of what you need and decide a budget. And remember, you don't
always have to buy brands!
7. Washing clothes
If you are living in
student digs, this definitely applies to you. Try and persuade your mammy to do
your washing at the weekend, it might save you a few euro on washing machines
during the week. And if you have your own washing machine, ask your mam will do
it anyway! Let's face it, they're just better at it. There you have our top
tips on how to live on a student budget in Dublin.
Indians living in Ireland
There are around
100,000 Indians residing in Ireland currently. Cities like Galway, Dublin,
Cork, Limerick, and Athlone are the regions where most Indians reside.
One finds a resonance of India’s ‘Athithi Devoh Bhavah’ - ‘A
Guest is equal to God’ principle in Ireland’s ‘Tá Fáilte Romhat’ or ‘You are
very welcome’ way of life. The people are friendly and have a view about
everything; ranging from sport and weather to American politics and the
Vatican. People take a genuine interest in others and love helping anyone who
faces a problem.
You can take advice from top overseas education consultant for Ireland in Mumbai who will assist you
with the admission and visa processes. Go
léir is fear!
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