Type of housing:
On campus

Arranged by:
Host university

If returning, I would choose:
On campus
Why? It is much better to live with other students who have the same lifestyle as you and with whom you can talk, as it can often be lonely in a foreign country. Student accomodation is also extremely well priced.

Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city

Activities take/s place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel, Nightlife take/s place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Course recommendations:
Do a lot of courses. Otherwise you will be bored. As an exchange student you are not under that much pressure so it is a good idea to pick up something completely new for your spare time like a new language.

The language of instruction was:
German

My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
after: At ease in most situations

Learning the language of instruction was a factor in choosing my host country

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities
I didn't explore any work options.

Personal spending habits:
food is cheaper here, i had to make international calls and also rates are higher, i live with my parents at home so payiong rent is a new expense, I rarely go out at home but here all the time, I travelled a lot this year because it is possible to take trains which are cheaper than flying to the contintent from ireland.

I wish I had known ...
I wish I had known that it would be so much fun and there was no need to worry about it.

In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!