Description

Students will take classes for college credit at University College Cork (UCC). Topics include history and literature, from an Irish perspective. The heart of UCC's campus is a stone-faced quadrangle surrounding by historical buildings as well as newer additions to the campus facilities. The attractive campus is located close to the city center for easy access to all areas of the city. Cork, Ireland's second largest city, is a lively city located only a few miles away from the famous Blarney Castle and Blarney stone, on the beautiful south coast of Ireland. It is know for its great contributions to architecture, design, music, dance, theater, film, food, literature and sports.

Highlights

It is said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten. The gentle Irish rainfall, called 'soft weather' by the locals, really does create 40 shades of green and quite a few rainbows as well.

Cork, Ireland's second largest city, is a lively city located only a few miles away from the famous Blarney Castle and Blarney stone on the beautiful south coast of Ireland. It is known for its great contributions to architecture, design, music, dance, theater, film, food, literature and sports. Aspire students will experience both traditional and modern Ireland in Cork.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

• High School Program
• History
• Irish Studies
• Literature

Cost in US$:

Please contact Aspire by API for more information

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-Departure Services:
- Advising
- Pre-departure Orientation
- Group Flights
- Mobile Phone
- Social Networking
- Scholarship Opportunities

* On-Site Services:
- On-site Staff
- On-site Orientation
- Housing
- Meals & Laundry
- Tuition
- Tutoring
- Community Involvement and Volunteer Opportunities
- Medical and Life Insurance
- Overnight Excursions and Day Trips
- Social, Recreational and Cultural Activities

* Post-Program Services:
- Post-Program Evaluation
- Alumni Network
- Transcript Services.

Experience Required

yes

Must be in grades 11-12.

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Scholarships are Available

please contact Aspire by API for details.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Aspire by API's Mission Statement

Aspire by API is the high school and gap year division of Academic Programs International (API), an educational organization that has been sending university students abroad to study since 1997. Aspire by API is dedicated to providing comprehensive summer study abroad programs for high school students as well as gap year abroad programs for recent high school graduates. Our language and cultural immersion programs provide students with educational opportunities to learn and develop relevant global skills in an exciting, enriching, safe, and secure setting. We aim to start each student on a path of lifelong global citizenship through participation in an ASPIRE program.