Description

Come to Limerick for 3 weeks this summer for hands-on courses in Irish culture, history, film, law, and art taught by distinguished Irish faculty. On Summer in Ireland, you will fall in love with Irish culture and with your new home in Ireland's fourth largest city. You will experience:

* Calm city with fun up-and-coming riverfront scene - Limerick, although still laid-back with a small-town feel, is front and center among tourists for its history, beautiful castles, art galleries, rugby matches, and diverse population.

* World-class university - Summer in Ireland is based at the University of Limerick, a progressive new university with incredible Irish professors at top of their fields.

* Great excursions - Complement your studies by traveling with your program to Dublin, to the Irish coast, and throughout the city of Limerick.

* Ireland-specific classes - Enthralling classes will give you a real feel for your new home and for contemporary Irish culture.

* Travel opportunities throughout the region - With cheap airfare and train routes galore, you can spend your weekends traveling in Ireland, around the UK, and to various cities, beaches, and mountains throughout Europe.

Highlights

* Study at an academically rigorous university
* Classes focused on Irish culture
* Check out nearby 12th-century castles in your spare time
* Fun excursions with fellow study abroad students around Limerick
* Earn 3 credits in 3 weeks
* Great student facilities on campus
* Meals included
* Strong support from the University study abroad office

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Arts
• Culture
• Film
• History
• Irish Studies
• Law

Cost in US$:

please contact CISabroad

Program Fees Include:

* Full-time tuition and fees
* Housing
* Meal plan (14 meals a week)
* Academic advising
* Medical and accident insurance
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup and drop-off
* University of Limerick orientation
* On-site support
* Internet access
* Gym membership
* Field trips
* University of Limerick official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Scholarships are Available

Grants (Automatically Awarded): * CISabroad Early Bird Grant: You will automatically receive USD 100 off if you apply by Sep 23rd for a spring semester program or December 31st for a fall semester program! * CISabroad CPA (Cooperating Partner Alliance) Grant: Automatically receive USD 250 off a semester program or USD 100 off a summer or short-term program if your school is an affiliate. Please check list at CISabroad website. * CISabroad Bring a Friend Grant: You and your friend receive USD 250 for a semester program or USD 100 for a summer, short-term or internship program. * CISabroad Go Again Grant: Got the travel bug and want to go again on another CISabroad program? Get USD 250 off a semester or USD 100 off a summer program. *CISabroad Diversity Abroad Grant, CIS Gilman Grant, CIS Golden Key Grant: If you receive a Diversity Abroad scholarship, Gilman Grant, or Golden Key Award for your CISabroad program, we'll give you an additional $500 grant, just to say congrats! For all of the following scholarships, Please be sure to fill out the CIS scholarship application form by May 1 for a fall program, November 1 for a Spring Program, or May 1 For a summer program. Please visit CISabroad website. * CISabroad Leadership Scholarship: Receive USD 250- USD 500 off a semester program or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program * CISabroad Photo Journalist Scholarship Receive USD 100 off plus a digital camera for semester or summer program * CISabroad Correspondent Scholarship (semester programs only) Receive USD 500-USD 1,000 off for blogging regularly about your experience overseas * CISabroad Green Scholarship Receive USD 250-USD 500 off a semester or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program for volunteering in an eco-friendly capacity and presenting on your experience while back home Please check CISabroad website for a more up to date info.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000