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  • 19-12-2013 11:05pm
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    onethreefive
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    Hi :)

    I'm trying to figure out what I want to study next year and the Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management in GMIT looks really good!

    Could someone who is doing the course tell me anything about it?
    Is Spanish taught from an introductory level and does it get very complex?

    And in general what is GMIT like to go to?

    Thanks :D


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    ben.schlomo
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    Im in third year. Its an enjoyable course, id only suggest doing it if youve a genuine interest in tourism, we started with 25 people and now there are 9 left. Also year 2 has a 30 week placement which should ideally be done abroad to get the full benefit, can be done in Ireland. Spanish, German and French are the language options, you keep language for two years and then in year 3 its an elective. There are many business elements to the course such as accounting, management, enterprise development etc. GMIT is a good place to study, good facilities and lots of decent lecturers, some crap ones too but thats everywhere.


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    onethreefive
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    Thanks for the reply!

    I do have a big interest in Tourism so that shouldn't be a problem :)

    I don't study a foreign language for the LC though. Would that be a big problem if i was to do this course?

    Is the course really difficult even if you put in the effort?

    Thanks :)


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    ben.schlomo
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    onethreefive wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply!

    I do have a big interest in Tourism so that shouldn't be a problem :)

    I don't study a foreign language for the LC though. Would that be a big problem if i was to do this course?

    Is the course really difficult even if you put in the effort?

    Thanks :)

    Nope its more than doable if you have an interest and effort, its the people with no idea why theyre doing it that struggle. Language starts at basic level as if youve never learned it and grows from there.


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    onethreefive
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    Thanks :)

    I have a couple more questions i forgot to ask!

    Is there any maths in the course and if there is, is it very difficult?

    Is the work experience paid?

    thanks!!


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    ben.schlomo
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    onethreefive wrote: »
    Thanks :)

    I have a couple more questions i forgot to ask!

    Is there any maths in the course and if there is, is it very difficult?

    Is the work experience paid?

    thanks!!
    Depends on who you do work experience with really. If its unpaid then its a 20 hour week. There are a tiny bit of maths in first year and youve got accounting or a variant of accounting every year so youll need a grasp of figures. But youll pick up the accounting by going to lectures so i wouldnt worry.


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    Diabhal Beag
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    Don't worry about languages or math. As ben said if you have the motivation and the commitment to go in for every lecture and tutorial you'll be fine.


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    onethreefive
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    Thanks for the replies!

    What types of work do people do on work experience for this course?

    Are there many in the classes?

    I will definitely go to lectures and tutorials every day.. Just have to get in now haha!


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    ben.schlomo
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    onethreefive wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies!

    What types of work do people do on work experience for this course?

    Are there many in the classes?

    I will definitely go to lectures and tutorials every day.. Just have to get in now haha!
    I did mine with Failte Ireland, some go to hotels, which doesnt make sense really as then maybe the hoel management degree would be better. Depends on the year how many are in lectures, many are shared with other courses so anything from 20-50.


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    monyca
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    Hey :)

    I'm from Spain and I want to study Tourism Management in Gmit next year.
    I'd like to know the opinion of some people that is studying it or meet some that want to study it as well.
    I have a question too, where is the best place for accommodation for first and second year students? I'd like a place that is near Gmit and is nice but where people like to have fun too and is not all quiet.


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    ben.schlomo
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    monyca wrote: »
    Hey :)

    I'm from Spain and I want to study Tourism Management in Gmit next year.
    I'd like to know the opinion of some people that is studying it or meet some that want to study it as well.
    I have a question too, where is the best place for accommodation for first and second year students? I'd like a place that is near Gmit and is nice but where people like to have fun too and is not all quiet.

    Glasan for you then.


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    Diabhal Beag
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    Definitely Glasán. It's pretty much the main GMIT village and I know first hand there's a lot of erasmus students there too who like to socialise with everybody so it seems like the best option. Lot of houseparties and the like but people complain a lot about refunding deposits.


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    monyca
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    Diabhal Beag wrote: »
    Definitely Glasán. It's pretty much the main GMIT village and I know first hand there's a lot of erasmus students there too who like to socialise with everybody so it seems like the best option. Lot of houseparties and the like but people complain a lot about refunding deposits.


    Thank you so much! It sounds good, I'll check houses in Glasán so ;)


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