Information on Ireland Please

[CaribbeanGecko]

I am about to finish my 5th semester and my family and I are thinking about going to Ireland. However we have very little information about it other than the 2 sheets or paper the rep handed out last year.

My main concern is, is it safe? Please do not just say safer than St. Maarten because I think central park at midnight is probably safer than St. Maarten.
Can I walk to the hospital at midnight? Will my family be safe at home?

How much is a 3bd to rent? How does one find a place to rent?

Anyone who has been and is now in residency has ireland helped, hindered, or not mattered?

Thanks, Gecko

[CaribbeanGecko]

one more thing, is there a handheld format that they use or prefer?
Is there setup mac friendly?
Thanks again

[bookite]

PM me a email address as I have a few friends who went there. They are both in residency so it may be a bit before they get back to you.

From my visit to irland I would say it was safe and you should have no problem leaving your family at home but for more detail I will forward your email address.

[CaptainInsaneO]

There are several 1nfo Sessions about lreland going on now so, go anb find out how awesome lreland is for your family.

[CaribbeanGecko]

I just need another post.

[6spd]

I just need another post.

I need a couple more. All the best.

[apple usr]

http://www.valuemd.com/auc-med-school-clinicals/119437-core-rotation-england-kingston.html


http://www.valuemd.com/auc-med-school-clinicals/120399-anyone-made-transition-already.html


http://www.valuemd.com/auc-med-school-clinicals/41047-setup-ireland.html

[CaptainInsaneO]

Info session tomorrow afternoon. You should go and ask any questions you may have.

[Bhoot]

Ireland is as safe as the island. Housing for a family ranges but expect to pay at least 1000 euros a month, minimum. The current exchange rate it 1.5 dollars to 1 euro. I spent a lot of time there while I lived in the UK (which is even more expensive). I am dying to go back!! Most housing is "terrace" housing, meaning row houses. Typical layout is living, dining and kitchen downstairs, 3 bedrooms and a bath upstairs. Single rooms hold a twin bed, double rooms a double (and still crowded). Most houses have built in washing machines in the kitchen, but not dryers. Most people there hang their laundry. Fridges are much smaller than the US, so you can't really buy in bulk. Portion sizing of items in the grocery stores reflect this. You won't see Jumbo packs of anything there. Many places close between 5-6 in the evening, except the pubs. Many people in the cities walk everywhere, or take a cab if further, but if you can find a place on a bus line, you are in business. I have walked late at night as a female alone without problem. For the record, when you look for housing, look for "letting agents", a "garden" is a yard, first floor is our second floor, the real first floor is "ground floor". Most multi-storied apartment buildings will not have elevators. Most rentals require a full month's deposit or more, and some, because you are in the country as a student, may require a whole six months lease paid up front (that happened to me). Second hand shops are very prolific and you can pick up a lot of household items there. Do not expect to find grape jelly, only black currant. "Donor" meat sandwiches are gyros, don't let the name gross you out. Almost all rental cars are manual, and most hotels (for when you first arrive) are 1-2 twin beds, we had to rent 2 rooms as a family. The coolest time of my entire life though, I must say!

[CaribbeanGecko]

That was some very useful information thank you. It is the little things like they have small refrigerators that we need to know.