1, shopping money saving strategy

You can find some low-priced open-air food markets and butcher shops in the city center. Take Mao Street in Dublin for example, where things are much cheaper than supermarkets. Ordinary vegetables 1, 2 euros a catty. Potatoes, yes, are the national dishes here. As long as 10 pounds is 1 euro. Garlic and onions are a little expensive, but fruit is not. 1 euro can buy 10 apples or 8 bananas.

There are several small shops opened by China people in Mao Jie, where you can eat steamed bread and jiaozi ... Not far from Mao Jie, there is a supermarket called Audi, which is very important to China people. The things inside are very cheap, so you can buy instant noodles, all of which are foreign. Of course, the taste is not as good as that of China. A box of 68 packs only costs 13 euros.

Ireland's materials are slightly scarce compared with domestic ones. This country produces no vegetables except potatoes. Most vegetables and fruits are imported, and the variety is limited. Oriental Bank and Asian Bank are stores specializing in Asian things. People in China usually cook with seasonings, such as rice and noodles, which can be bought there. A bag of 45 kilograms of American rice costs 32 euros, which is very suitable for China people and tastes good.

2. Rent a house to save money.

The rent in Ireland is mainly in the form of monthly payment, so international students choose the beginning or end of the month when looking for a house. Some international students don't know much about going abroad. When they arrive in Ireland in the middle of the month, it is difficult to find a suitable house.

China students rent a lot of houses in Ireland, and some even rent the whole house by themselves, and then rent it to other China students. Therefore, when looking for a house, international students can look for information about renting a house on the bulletin board of their own school.

In Ireland, students generally have three options to rent a house. It is true that several students share a suite. Generally, the minimum per person is about 150 Euro/month. However, the shortcomings are also obvious. Most of the students who live together are from China, so the language improvement will be slow.

The second is to live in an apartment near the school. The accommodation is good, and you can also share it with foreigners, about 280 euros/month. Students can go to the local agency to find a house. They have a lot of rental information, and the intermediary will not charge the students directly. The average landlord's monthly rent will be used as an intermediary fee.

The last one is living in a local family. This is a way to integrate into the local society and environment, but it is difficult to find suitable opportunities. For students who have just arrived in Ireland, if they find a good host family, it is better to stay for a long time.

3. Traffic saving strategy

There are monthly tickets for public transport in Ireland, and international students can buy them through schools. In addition to monthly tickets from other European countries, there are tickets for 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks, and the prices range from 17 to 44 euros. If the international students live far away from the city center, they need about 1 euro every time they go to the city center, so buying a round-trip ticket can save a lot of money.

If international students want to save transportation expenses, they can choose to ride bicycles. However, the management of bicycles in Ireland is not very high, and cars are often lost. Foreign students should not save money by buying locks.

International students who buy black cars often go to Dublin 8, which is a distribution center for black cars, but the public security is very poor and safe.

4. Pay attention to choosing a city.

Avoiding the metropolis with high tuition and living expenses is a good way to reduce the cost of studying abroad. In the choice of schools, there is a big gap between the fees charged by public schools and private schools. Public universities generally only charge registration fees without tuition fees, while private colleges not only charge double fees, but also charge higher fees, especially for popular majors such as business and engineering. Avoiding hot spots can effectively reduce the cost of studying abroad.

5. Scholarship application is also very important.

Among all kinds of scholarship programs abroad, government programs are undoubtedly attractive in terms of funding strength and distribution. Pay more attention at ordinary times, and the earlier you apply, the greater your chances of success.

6. Other money-saving strategies

1) international student identity card.

International student identity card (ISIC card) is a student's identity document recognized by UNESCO, and it can get preferential treatment in transportation, accommodation, food and entertainment. /kloc-Full-time students aged 0/2 or above can apply.

2) There are tricks to exchange money and remit money.

Since the foreign exchange rate of banks changes every day, reasonable exchange of foreign exchange can reduce expenses. Secondly, choosing the right remittance method can also save money. If the school accepts credit card payment, even the remittance fee is saved.

3) Work-study program

Work-study program has always been a routine way for international students to solve economic problems. Because of the different employment policies in different countries, international students must abide by the relevant policies and avoid unnecessary troubles. We should also control our time so as not to affect our study, so as not to lose big because of small.

4) Enjoy the discount with the student card.

There are quite a lot of China people in Dublin, and there are many concentrated places, such as Oriental Tour, Asian Tour, Student Center, GPO (Post Office), Mao Street, Audi and so on. There are many commodities from China, Japanese, Indian and other countries in the East Tour and Asia Tour. There are many things in China, and you can basically buy everything you need, and the price is not very expensive.

The student center is a specialized institution. Foreign students who have just arrived in Dublin should get their student ID cards immediately. With this card, students under the age of 26 can enjoy great discounts when purchasing air tickets. There is also a bus card, which can be used to buy student tickets. If the total cost of a week's ride exceeds 15 euros, it is quite cost-effective to apply for a card.

GPO is an Irish post office, where many people from China mail things or make long-distance calls. Here, a letter to Ireland is 0.3 Euro, and a letter to China is 0.45 Euro. There is also a chain store in Dublin, which is similar to the domestic 10 yuan store. Everything in it is almost the same price, and some things are quite good.

2. Necessary items for studying in Ireland

1, clothes

As for the preparation of clothes, it is necessary to examine the natural environment in Ireland first. According to experience, Ireland has shorter summers, more suitable temperatures in four seasons and colder winters, so we must prepare thick clothes.

However, you can't bring all your clothes at once, so you should mainly bring the clothes of the season, and the others can wait until later.

2. medicine

Carrying drugs should also be considered. After all, in a new environment, it is easy to induce acclimatization. If you can't adapt as soon as possible and take medicine in time, it is likely to lead to bad consequences.

Moreover, if you are short-sighted, you can prepare more pairs of contact lenses and bring the nursing liquid in case you don't have enough time to use it.

3. Electrical equipment

Electrical appliances should be ready, whether for study or cooking in the kitchen, and also need to be equipped with improved plugs, so that the electrical appliances can be used smoothly.

Among them, mobile phones, computers and other things must be brought, because everyone needs them in life and study; Secondly, there is a rice cooker, so you can cook by yourself even if you don't have a kitchen.

4. necessities of life

Daily necessities should be practical and commonly used, so as not to waste the space of luggage, but most daily necessities can be bought in Ireland, but they will be slightly more expensive.

Therefore, what everyone needs to prepare most is an umbrella. Ireland, like Britain, is a rainy country, and raincoats are often easier to buy than umbrellas. If you don't want to wear a raincoat, you might as well take a good umbrella.

3. Safety precautions for studying in Ireland

First, psychological safety.

This is a very easily overlooked aspect. When students enter a strange environment, apart from strangers, there are language barriers, and few people communicate with each other, so they are prone to psychological problems.

This requires the joint efforts of both sides. Children should take the initiative to communicate with their parents, open their own communication surfaces and get to know more people. Parents should pay attention to their children's psychological changes, and often talk with their children to understand their psychological changes.

Second, the safety of accommodation.

Students living on campus should not neglect the safety of accommodation, especially the custody of personal belongings. They should put away their valuables and lock them up, so as to avoid misunderstanding, get on well with their roommates and help each other more at ordinary times.

There are many things to consider when renting a house. First, check whether the surrounding environment is safe, and then make sure that the indoor facilities can be used safely. Remember to lock the door when you go home. If you choose to share a room, you should also pay attention to getting along with your roommates.

Third, personal safety.

Life safety is everyone's first priority. Don't go to places where danger may occur at ordinary times, and reduce the number of trips at night to avoid the occurrence of danger to a certain extent, thus greatly reducing the expected probability.

Socialization is inevitable, and when people go to parties or parties with many strangers, they should be alert to strangers, have a proper social distance, and don't trust others easily.

Fourth, production safety.

Finally, there is the protection of part-time jobs. On the one hand, when looking for a job, we should obtain recruitment resources from reliable channels, without worrying about being cheated, which will affect the normal work arrangement and study arrangement.

On the other hand, when you join the company, you must sign a peace agreement with your employer to determine your rights and interests, and you must also buy basic insurance, so that you can be reimbursed in case of an accident and your property will not be affected.

4. Introduction to common sense of studying in Ireland

1, about Ireland

Ireland is located on the west coast of Europe and became an independent republic in 1922. Ireland is a vibrant and prosperous European country, and visitors will find that the charm of ancient Celtic culture is integrated into the modern business atmosphere here. Ireland has beautiful scenery and touching history.

2. About population

Ireland currently has a population of about 4.5 million, including a large number of multi-ethnic groups.

3. About climate

Because the Gulf Stream passes through Ireland, the climate here is mild. In winter, the temperature rarely drops below zero and there is little snow. The temperature in summer is usually between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius, about 10 degrees in spring and autumn, and basically between 5 and 8 degrees in winter. There is almost no snow here, but showers can happen at any time. Our suggestion is to put on your coat and bring rain gear.

4. About the Irish

Ireland is naturally interested in others and keen on conversation. Irish people are also famous for their friendliness and enthusiasm, and international students can easily adapt to their study and life in Ireland.

5. About music

Performing live music on all possible occasions is a unique traditional feature of Ireland. From street performers to bars, traditional music can be seen everywhere.

6. About language

Although we have our own unique Celtic language and culture, English is the language of Ireland today. The extent to which Irish people use English can be said: Ireland uses English more than anywhere else in the world! Every year, about 6.5438+0.5 million students from all over the world study high-quality English language training courses in schools all over Ireland.

7. About money

As the most active member of the European Union, Ireland uses the euro as its currency.

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