Was your experience a plus in your formation? What activities could you not have done in France?

This experience is clearly a plus in my formation since I wanted to study other subjects I’ve always been interested in such as politics, history and art history. The first two are related to the career path I plan to pursue (working on public policy at an international level) while art history is more of a personal interest. In both cases, it is very enriching to give another perspective to your studies. It also shows that you’re able to adapt to a new environment (academic/personal), to step out of your comfort zone, and obviously, it is very good for the language.

How was your experience adapting to student life in the host university? Would you advise TSE student to take such a gap year?

Trinity College warmly welcomes Erasmus/Visiting students. Everything is made for you to feel like home, so it isn’t very difficult to meet other international students. There are more than 120 societies, so you can easily find one that suits you to meet people who share the same interests. Personally, I joined the music society (very cool if you want to join a band), the Italian society (for the food) and the historical society (mostly debates on current affairs). Living in a shared flat (like most students due to the housing crisis) is also a good way to make friendships! Dublin is such a cosmopolitan city with a very lively student life. There is always something to do, day or night. Everyone is looking to make new connections, so don’t be too shy - grab a pint of Guinness, and make the most of your time here!