NUIG

NUIG is a lovely campus. The professors are happy and eager to help with anything. There's many places to meet with friends or eat. The main parts of the campus are easy to find and get around. There are hundreds of clubs and societies to get involved in, and I personally love the film ones because you get free movies and food every week out of it. Clubs and socs are great ways to meet people, especially local Irish students. (It's a bit harder to meet Irish students when you are only studying for a semester, or are living with other international students, so if you want to meet more Irish students clubs and socs are the way to go! It's a quick and easy way to make fast friends, too.)

Galway itself is a beautiful city. I love the small-town feel it exudes that makes it seem cozy without being claustrophobic. It is really easy to figure everything out and find your way around the city. The live music in the pubs is great on nights out, and the people of Galway are the kindest and liveliest I've met. It's very comfortable here. Transport to airports is easy from the multiple bus stations, which is even better for the weekend travel plans across Europe! Galway is also one of the best spots for tourist attractions in Ireland. You've got Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands at your fingertips. I would highly recommend this program!