Excuse me, what did you say?
Not all English is the same
Two months have passed since Jonas’ arrival in September. Meanwhile, the student already feels at home and his English is also improving! “In the beginning, it was hard for me to understand some of the lecturers with their Irish accents. But in the meantime, I have no problems following the lectures”, Jonas says.
The 21-year-old recalls a funny situation: “Someone greeted me in Irish, which could have been roughly translated to: Hello, have a nice day. I was very surprised by that because only a few people on the island still speak Irish.”
How is life in the Dundalk Institute of Technology?
Canteen
“The meals in the canteen are much more expensive in Ireland than they are in Germany. Lunch at the DkIT is about 6.50 euro. Therefore, I mainly eat at home.”
Optimal conditions for learning
"There are many labs and rooms where we can test our theoretical knowledge in practice."
Sports clubs and societies
“The DkIT offers a wide range of recreational activities, such as dancing and photography as well as sports clubs. There is something for everyone! I signed up for table tennis and we meet up every Thursday.”
Gaelic Football
“Gaelic Football is the most popular sport in Ireland! Have you ever heard of it? Think of it as a mix of rugby and soccer. There are four pitches for this sport on campus. I'm looking forward to the first university team matches!"
Student accommodation
“I am lucky that my accommodation is located directly on campus. Some Irish students have to drive about an hour by car to reach the university.”
Lecturers
“The lecturers are very nice and supportive. It was quite unusual for me though, that we address everyone by their first name, whether it's a student assistant, a faculty member, or the university administration."
Key areas of the university
- School of Engineering
- School of Business & Humanities
- School of Health & Science
- School of Informatics & Creative Arts
“The meals in the canteen are much more expensive in Ireland than they are in Germany. Lunch at the DkIT is about 6.50 euro. Therefore, I mainly eat at home.”
"There are many labs and rooms where we can test our theoretical knowledge in practice."
“The DkIT offers a wide range of recreational activities, such as dancing and photography as well as sports clubs. There is something for everyone! I signed up for table tennis and we meet up every Thursday.”
“Gaelic Football is the most popular sport in Ireland! Have you ever heard of it? Think of it as a mix of rugby and soccer. There are four pitches for this sport on campus. I'm looking forward to the first university team matches!"
“I am lucky that my accommodation is located directly on campus. Some Irish students have to drive about an hour by car to reach the university.”
“The lecturers are very nice and supportive. It was quite unusual for me though, that we address everyone by their first name, whether it's a student assistant, a faculty member, or the university administration."
- School of Engineering
- School of Business & Humanities
- School of Health & Science
- School of Informatics & Creative Arts
“Erasmus students are often easily distinguished in a crowd because they wear jeans. Why is that? Irish students mostly wear sports clothes at the university, such as sweatpants or leggings.”
Traveling by rental car
Road trip
Studying is one thing, but fun is also part of university life. Jonas and his friends asked themselves: What is the best thing to do in a week without lectures? Of course, a road trip to the south and west of Ireland!
Spontaneously, the students rented a car and started exploring the island for five days at the end of October. “We were incredibly lucky with the weather! Four of five days were sunny, which is quite uncommon for Ireland,” Jonas says. “The nature, and in particular the west coast with its numerous cliffs and beaches, is absolutely stunning and definitely worth a trip."
