Ireland
Well, this is the country i might be in, in a year's time. Its a long story but still praying about it whether it is my destined land. I gathered some info on Ireland so if i really went i would know and you would know too of what kind of country i am in ;)
INTRODUCTION
Ireland is a country steeped in tradition and history with a long established reputation for its education excellence. It has a unique and interesting culture which retains many features of its ancient Celtic origins while also reflecting the influence of other traditions and trends.
Irish people have a great love of conversation and have a genuine interest in other people. This friendliness and hospitality for which the Irish people are renowned contributes to the ease with which overseas students adapt to the way of life and in particular, student life in Ireland.
Although we do have our own distinctive Celtic language and culture, English is the predominant language spoken in Ireland today. The Irish use it so effectively that it has been said that better English is spoken in Ireland than anywhere else in the world! Every year almost 200,000 students of all ages and from all over the world come to study in Ireland to benefit from the highest quality English Language training in schools throughout the country.
Climate:
Ireland enjoys a temperate climate influenced by the relatively warm waters of the Gulf Stream in whose path the island lies. During the winter months temperatures rarely drop below freezing and snow is uncommon. The coldest and wettest months are December, January and February, which have mean temperatures of between 4°C and 7°C . July and August are the warmest months with mean temperatures of between 14°C and 16°C , rarely rising above 20°C .
GEOGRAPHY
Ireland (53°30′N 7°38′W; Irish: Éire) is the third largest island in Europe. It lies in between the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea. Politically it is divided into the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), a state which covers five-sixths of the island (south, east, west and north-west), and Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, which covers the northeastern sixth of the island. [1] The name 'Ireland' derives from the Anglo-Saxon mispronounciation of Ériu (Modern Irish:Éire) with the addition of the germanic 'land' suffix, and means 'land of Ériu'
Ireland, located west of the European land mass, is part of the continent of Europe
The population of the island is approximately 5.8 million people (2001); 4.0 million in the Republic of Ireland [1] (1.5 million in Greater Dublin [2]) and 1.7 million in Northern Ireland [3] (0.6 million in Greater Belfast).
STUDYING IN IRELAND
Responsibility for Ireland's Education System rests within the Department of Education and Science which administers all aspects of education policy, including curricula, syllabi and national examinations. Education is free at the vast majority of primary and post primary schools and at undergraduate third level for students from EU countries.
Ireland offers a diverse range of third level educational institutions from traditional Universities to the more recently established Institutes of Technology, Colleges of Education and Independent Colleges. A broad choice of courses is offered across all disciplines. The Universities also offer Academic Year, Semester and Summer Programmes -many with credit transfer arrangements.
All of our third level institutions provide extensive on-campus services from individual counselling and study workshops to career advice centres and accommodation offices. There are international student officers trained to deal with specific queries or problems faced by overseas students. You will also find that there are numerous students clubs and societies to choose from, with activities organised both on and off campus. In addition to this all facilities boast well-stocked libraries and information technology facilities which are second to none. For more information on student facilities.
Although a number of educational institutions are clustered around the capital city Dublin and the other main urban centres, each region of the country is strongly represented by high quality third level institutions.
Well, Dublin is where i most prob will be at. I was suppose to post up the map of Ireland but yea slight error i'll post it up soon ;)
INTRODUCTION
Ireland is a country steeped in tradition and history with a long established reputation for its education excellence. It has a unique and interesting culture which retains many features of its ancient Celtic origins while also reflecting the influence of other traditions and trends.
Irish people have a great love of conversation and have a genuine interest in other people. This friendliness and hospitality for which the Irish people are renowned contributes to the ease with which overseas students adapt to the way of life and in particular, student life in Ireland.
Although we do have our own distinctive Celtic language and culture, English is the predominant language spoken in Ireland today. The Irish use it so effectively that it has been said that better English is spoken in Ireland than anywhere else in the world! Every year almost 200,000 students of all ages and from all over the world come to study in Ireland to benefit from the highest quality English Language training in schools throughout the country.
Climate:
Ireland enjoys a temperate climate influenced by the relatively warm waters of the Gulf Stream in whose path the island lies. During the winter months temperatures rarely drop below freezing and snow is uncommon. The coldest and wettest months are December, January and February, which have mean temperatures of between 4°C and 7°C . July and August are the warmest months with mean temperatures of between 14°C and 16°C , rarely rising above 20°C .
GEOGRAPHY
Ireland (53°30′N 7°38′W; Irish: Éire) is the third largest island in Europe. It lies in between the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea. Politically it is divided into the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), a state which covers five-sixths of the island (south, east, west and north-west), and Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, which covers the northeastern sixth of the island. [1] The name 'Ireland' derives from the Anglo-Saxon mispronounciation of Ériu (Modern Irish:Éire) with the addition of the germanic 'land' suffix, and means 'land of Ériu'
Ireland, located west of the European land mass, is part of the continent of Europe
The population of the island is approximately 5.8 million people (2001); 4.0 million in the Republic of Ireland [1] (1.5 million in Greater Dublin [2]) and 1.7 million in Northern Ireland [3] (0.6 million in Greater Belfast).
STUDYING IN IRELAND
Responsibility for Ireland's Education System rests within the Department of Education and Science which administers all aspects of education policy, including curricula, syllabi and national examinations. Education is free at the vast majority of primary and post primary schools and at undergraduate third level for students from EU countries.
Ireland offers a diverse range of third level educational institutions from traditional Universities to the more recently established Institutes of Technology, Colleges of Education and Independent Colleges. A broad choice of courses is offered across all disciplines. The Universities also offer Academic Year, Semester and Summer Programmes -many with credit transfer arrangements.
All of our third level institutions provide extensive on-campus services from individual counselling and study workshops to career advice centres and accommodation offices. There are international student officers trained to deal with specific queries or problems faced by overseas students. You will also find that there are numerous students clubs and societies to choose from, with activities organised both on and off campus. In addition to this all facilities boast well-stocked libraries and information technology facilities which are second to none. For more information on student facilities.
Although a number of educational institutions are clustered around the capital city Dublin and the other main urban centres, each region of the country is strongly represented by high quality third level institutions.
Well, Dublin is where i most prob will be at. I was suppose to post up the map of Ireland but yea slight error i'll post it up soon ;)
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