Students From China
Name:
Dun Xin zhang
Course: English
City/Country: China
Age: 27
When did you arrive in Ireland
March 2004
What did you think about Ireland before you moved here?:
I heard it was a beautiful country
What do you think about Ireland now?:
I like Ireland. The people are friendly and the night life is wonderful..
What did you find difficult about moving to Ireland?:
I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to find a job and that I would miss my family and friends at home in China. I was also worried about my level of English.
How did you find settling-in here – i.e. finding your way around, getting accommodation, getting a job etc.?:
It was easy
What do you like about Ireland?:
I like the night life, the fresh air and friendly people.
What courses have you taken in DBL College?:
English
What do you think of the College?:
I think DBL College is a good School and the teachers are very friendly and hard working.
What do you think of the staff at the College?:
Very friendly
What do you think of your Course?:
I like my course
How has this course benefited you?:
It has improved my English
What do you think of your teachers:
hard working
What kind of facilities do you have in the College?:
lots of things
What do like about your College?:
its fun :-)
More Students From China
Name:Wang Ying Yaw
Course:English
City/Country: China
Age: 27
When did you arrive in Ireland
April 2001
What did you think about Ireland before you moved here?:
People told me that Ireland was the best place to study English.
What do you think about Ireland now?:
The people are very friendly and funny. The weather is nice, its never too hot or too cold.
What did you find difficult about moving to Ireland?:
The culture is very different and its difficult at first when you don’t speak English.
How did you find settling-in here – i.e. finding your way around, getting accommodation, getting a job etc.?:
I found it easy to find accommodation but I found the language barrier a problem when speaking to landlords, employers etc.
What do you like about Ireland?:
The people, the weather and the money I can earn.
What courses have you taken in DBL College?:
english
What do you think of the College?:
It’s a great college. Very flexible but professional.
What do you think of the staff at the College?:
They are kind, patient and friendly
What do you think of your Course?:
My course is perfect for me.
How has this course benefited you?:
It has improved my English for work
What do you think of your teachers:
My teacher is patient, funny but serious about our course. I like studying with her.
What kind of facilities do you have in the College?:
We have everything we need.
What do like about your College?:
It’s a great college. The courses are good, the staff are lovely and the college has a professional education environment.
Even More Students From China
Name: : Yu Fei
Course: English
City/Country: China
Age: 26
When did you arrive in Ireland
January 2002
What did you think about Ireland before you moved here?:
?: I knew Ireland was a religious country with nice weather and a reputation for drinking Guinness
What do you think about Ireland now?:
?: The air is very fresh, people are very friendly, some very nice pubs here too.
What did you find difficult about moving to Ireland?:
xxxx
How did you find settling-in here – i.e. finding your way around, getting accommodation, getting a job etc.?:
I didn’t find it difficult as I had friends here who helped me a lot.
What do you like about Ireland?:
Nice weather, fresh air, great friends, great employer.
What courses have you taken in DBL College?:
English Course
What do you think of the College?:
It’s very nice but serious about education. I like my teacher.
What do you think of the staff at the College?:
They are very professional and patient.
What do you think of your Course?:
Great
How has this course benefited you?:
My speaking & writing has improved.
What do you think of your teachers:
: I really like my teacher – she’s fun, patient, professional and friendly.
What do like about your College?:
There’s lots of students here.