Hi everyone, I’m an Erasmus student from Ankara, Turkey, and I’ll be studying at the University of Limerick for one semester. I currently live in a city with a steppe/continental climate, so I’m curious about what the weather and general climate in Limerick are like between January and July, especially in terms of rain, wind, temperature, and how difficult it might be to get used to. I’m also wondering which areas would be the most practical for a UL student to live in, such as Castletroy, the city center, Dooradoyle, or Raheen, and how easy and reliable it is to get to campus by bus. I’d also like to know how safe Limerick is, especially at night, and whether there are any areas I should avoid. Besides that, is it easy for Erasmus students to make friends, join student societies/clubs, and get involved in social life at UL? Finally, what would be a realistic monthly student budget including rent, groceries, transport, and going out? I’d really appreciate any advice from people living in Limerick or studying at UL.