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Study Abroad Ireland
The
island nation is Poblacht na h'Éireann, more popularly called Éire.
A rather quiet, gentle country—both in landscape and human temperament—the
Republic of Ireland is small enough to fit entirely into Lake Superior.
Yet, the Irish people, and particularly the prodigious numbers of Irish
emigrants, have substantially shaped the politics, history, culture,
and economy of the English-speaking world.
Ireland has been dominated by Great Britain for much of its history,
so that most of the country speaks English, and much of its architecture
and many of its institutions bear a British stamp.
The distinctive Irish character is shaped by old-fashioned, family-oriented,
essentially rural qualities: kindliness, lack of pretension, gregariousness,
and a penetrating, often self-effacing wit. Irish literature, music
and food are held in the highest regard among people of discriminating
tastes throughout the world; though, indeed, the island's most significant
"export" traditionally has been Irish emigrants, who greatly outnumber
the population of Ireland. The country's personality takes its strongest
form beyond the capital of Dublin, in a largely rural hinterland scattered
with towns and villages, and hemmed by rugged coastlines and low, rolling
ranges of hills.
Dublin today can provide one of Europe's excited destinations for Two Worlds United
students. Although comfortable, friendly, and full of fun, Ireland is
unlikely to appeal to students as a cultural and complete destination.
Bucking the country's slower-pace trend when necessary, the capital
does provide a completely modern infrastructure and comfort for international
students.
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Study Abroad Program Details
Academic Year
Prerequisites:
None
Dates:
August to following May*
Accommodation:
Homestay placement in a family
Placement:
Throughout Ireland
Academic Semester
Prerequisites:
None
Dates:
Fall September:
August to December*
-- Spring Semester:
January to May*
Accommodation:
Homestay placement in a family
Placement:
Throughout Ireland
Summer Individual
Prerequisites:
None
Dates: Four to six week
programs with flexible dates
from June to August
Accommodation:
Homestay placement in a family
Placement:
Throughout Ireland
Language Classes:
Optional
Summer
Group
Prerequisites:
None
Dates: Two to four week
programs with flexible dates from
June to August
Accommodation: Homestay placement
in a family
Placement:
Throughout Ireland
Language Classes:
Optional
Registration forms:
»
Online Pre-application
Education:
»
Schools in Ireland
Requirements:
»
Programs
in Ireland
* Please note
that these dates are tentative and may vary depending on the time of enrollment
in the Student Travel Programs.
International
student scholarships available.
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