Hello all...
Breaking the ice, let’s talk about business...
This time I am going to tell you a bit of my experience at my college here in Ireland ICD Business School:
As there were so many options, it was a bit difficult for me to settle on any specific one. But being the clever girl that I am (so my mum says), I started with the main priorities: Money, Quality of education, Courses offered, Location.
Before I enrolled to study here in Ireland, one of the main things that freaked me out the most was the fact of my first language wasn’t English. I guess that everyone that has come from a country that doesn’t have English as their first language knows what I am talking about.
Before joining ICD Business School, I searched for all types of information that could bring to me a certain security about the college itself. After all, I was going to invest a lot of my time and my money in it so I had to know what I was getting myself in for.
It is well known that Ireland has a great outlook for education. Even beyond only study the students have the opportunity to put into practice what they are learning. There are different companies and programs (http://gradireland.com/; http://postgradireland.com/) out there recruiting final students for internship, offering to them a great chance to improve their career. The possibility of being part of the team permanently is very big. That is of course, once you can prove your skills, determination and your potential.
Why did I choose ICD Business School over the many other good colleges around the country?
Firstly; the price was very attractive in comparison with others. For that reason I was a little bit suspicious about the quality of the education. As I mentioned above, I searched for information from the Immigration Department about the situation of the college. I needed to know if it was recognized by the law of the country! And what a good surprise! I received an email back from the Irish Department of Naturalisation and Immigration Service confirming that the college was in perfect agreement with the internationalization register. Bingo!!!
Secondly; the location was perfect for me. As I live in downtown I don’t need to use transport to get there. It is located in the heart of Dublin, close to many tourist attractions, such as parks, galleries, Temple Bar, Banks, Small shops and with restaurants spread everywhere, all tastes and preferences are catered for. For those that depend on buses or trains, the access is very handy. It is no more than 2 minutes walk to the nearest bus stop or approximately 15 minutes to the train station.
Well...everything was working for me: good price, excellent localization and then what?
All right, then what? The last point ,and no less important, it was the accessibility. The team was highly qualified to receive students from other nationalities. They were very patient, despite the language barrier. Also attentive and with a great ability of managing information. Many that attend the University might feel a little unsure about fitting in and getting used to a new environment. Without exception, everybody involved with the service at ICD Business School was very helpful and very professional in their attitude. They even have a translator, if needed, for initial support (I said, initial...hehehe).
Another observation I have made is about those who teach, the professors! They show an amazing knowledge and control about the lectures to be given and the subject material. This made me feel comfortable and confident, even more so, about the course of Business Studies, and as I googled them (Yes, I do it sometimes, I “google” people to find out their life history), I was very surprised to find out that the same lecturers in ICD Business School, also taught in other big universities, like DCU ( Dublin City University), which means, same quality of education and consequently, same degree of recognition.
In conclusion, my experience at ICD Business School is very good. And I can ́t wait for the day I will graduate and hold my diploma up, and express myself in loud voice: “I did it! Thank you, God. I did it!” Also, I want the traditional photos. I will send one to my mum and I know she will put up on the wall and, proudly explain to those that will certainly ask her about her daughter abroad. Looking forward to partying and champagne (I have heard that we are going to have, at least, a glass of champagne at the end of the ceremony ), and so much more!
My advice is this. If you are like I was before taking the first steps and leaving my home country and are looking for a good opportunity in doing a course out of your "comfort zone", do not hesitate in searching for all types of information that can brings you more than just an economic stability. Look mostly for quality, knowledge and student support.
Ireland is one of the few countries in Europe that allows any student to engage in part time work, that from my point of view, is an opportunity to do more than just make money, it is a way to immerse yourself into the culture of the country and makes you feel the atmosphere of the environment you are currently living!
Check out the ICD Business School when looking for something trustful, safe and appropriate to the foreign student. I am talking about something that I am experiencing and I can assure that it was one of the best things that happened in my life here in Ireland.
So, good luck folks and all the best for you all that are moving out from home. May God be with all of you and my advice is; do never give up. Remember, obstacles exist to teach us how to extract the best of ourselves.
Be enthusiastic, be positive...if you don’t know what it means, check this guy out! He is awesome!
Breaking the ice, let’s talk about business...
This time I am going to tell you a bit of my experience at my college here in Ireland ICD Business School:
As there were so many options, it was a bit difficult for me to settle on any specific one. But being the clever girl that I am (so my mum says), I started with the main priorities: Money, Quality of education, Courses offered, Location.
Before I enrolled to study here in Ireland, one of the main things that freaked me out the most was the fact of my first language wasn’t English. I guess that everyone that has come from a country that doesn’t have English as their first language knows what I am talking about.
Before joining ICD Business School, I searched for all types of information that could bring to me a certain security about the college itself. After all, I was going to invest a lot of my time and my money in it so I had to know what I was getting myself in for.
It is well known that Ireland has a great outlook for education. Even beyond only study the students have the opportunity to put into practice what they are learning. There are different companies and programs (http://gradireland.com/; http://postgradireland.com/) out there recruiting final students for internship, offering to them a great chance to improve their career. The possibility of being part of the team permanently is very big. That is of course, once you can prove your skills, determination and your potential.
Why did I choose ICD Business School over the many other good colleges around the country?
Firstly; the price was very attractive in comparison with others. For that reason I was a little bit suspicious about the quality of the education. As I mentioned above, I searched for information from the Immigration Department about the situation of the college. I needed to know if it was recognized by the law of the country! And what a good surprise! I received an email back from the Irish Department of Naturalisation and Immigration Service confirming that the college was in perfect agreement with the internationalization register. Bingo!!!
Secondly; the location was perfect for me. As I live in downtown I don’t need to use transport to get there. It is located in the heart of Dublin, close to many tourist attractions, such as parks, galleries, Temple Bar, Banks, Small shops and with restaurants spread everywhere, all tastes and preferences are catered for. For those that depend on buses or trains, the access is very handy. It is no more than 2 minutes walk to the nearest bus stop or approximately 15 minutes to the train station.
Well...everything was working for me: good price, excellent localization and then what?
All right, then what? The last point ,and no less important, it was the accessibility. The team was highly qualified to receive students from other nationalities. They were very patient, despite the language barrier. Also attentive and with a great ability of managing information. Many that attend the University might feel a little unsure about fitting in and getting used to a new environment. Without exception, everybody involved with the service at ICD Business School was very helpful and very professional in their attitude. They even have a translator, if needed, for initial support (I said, initial...hehehe).
Another observation I have made is about those who teach, the professors! They show an amazing knowledge and control about the lectures to be given and the subject material. This made me feel comfortable and confident, even more so, about the course of Business Studies, and as I googled them (Yes, I do it sometimes, I “google” people to find out their life history), I was very surprised to find out that the same lecturers in ICD Business School, also taught in other big universities, like DCU ( Dublin City University), which means, same quality of education and consequently, same degree of recognition.
In conclusion, my experience at ICD Business School is very good. And I can ́t wait for the day I will graduate and hold my diploma up, and express myself in loud voice: “I did it! Thank you, God. I did it!” Also, I want the traditional photos. I will send one to my mum and I know she will put up on the wall and, proudly explain to those that will certainly ask her about her daughter abroad. Looking forward to partying and champagne (I have heard that we are going to have, at least, a glass of champagne at the end of the ceremony ), and so much more!
My advice is this. If you are like I was before taking the first steps and leaving my home country and are looking for a good opportunity in doing a course out of your "comfort zone", do not hesitate in searching for all types of information that can brings you more than just an economic stability. Look mostly for quality, knowledge and student support.
Ireland is one of the few countries in Europe that allows any student to engage in part time work, that from my point of view, is an opportunity to do more than just make money, it is a way to immerse yourself into the culture of the country and makes you feel the atmosphere of the environment you are currently living!
Check out the ICD Business School when looking for something trustful, safe and appropriate to the foreign student. I am talking about something that I am experiencing and I can assure that it was one of the best things that happened in my life here in Ireland.
So, good luck folks and all the best for you all that are moving out from home. May God be with all of you and my advice is; do never give up. Remember, obstacles exist to teach us how to extract the best of ourselves.
Be enthusiastic, be positive...if you don’t know what it means, check this guy out! He is awesome!
