Study Abroad in Ireland
For anyone who wants to study abroad or do an internship in Ireland, they will not be left unsatisfied as it is full of history and experiences waiting to be had. The home of James Joyce, leprechauns and Guinness promises to entertain any student on an overseas program whether it is four weeks long or an academic year. As a student in Ireland, one can explore the country in order to see castles and cathedrals with over 3000 years of history!
Experience pure Irish beauty by studying abroad in Ireland!
One of the most popular cities to study abroad at in Ireland is Limerick. A student can find programs for a summer or a semester there and take in the relaxed city that is known for its history, beautiful castles, and art galleries. The city boasts the liberal University of Limerick, which offers a varied selection of courses so that virtually any student studying there can satisfy their respective majors. So as a student in Limerick, activities that one can participate in include taking a boat tour of the beautiful Shannon River, exploring the near by 12th century castles, and meet other students from around the world!
Of course there is always the capital of Ireland to consider, the infamous Dublin, known for it’s quaint cobblestone streets, not so quaint night life, and being home to the world wide consumed Guinness. The options are quite endless as someone can intern or study abroad there. As an intern, one can work with a local football club, an international organization, or a refugee center and get practical experience in their respective concentration. Also, since Dublin has experienced a pretty big economic boom in the past two decades, it has undergone a transformation, turning it into a cosmopolitan, classy city. As a student in Dublin one can experience the amazing university life with a plethora of students around the world, a vibrant city life, and endless activities to participate in.
As well as having fantastic cities to study and intern abroad at, Ireland is located conveniently close to quite a few countries. There is cheap airfare and train tickets to many places including Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, and mainland Europe. A trip up to Northern Ireland can take one up to the controversial city of Derry where events in recent history lead to the famous ‘Bloody Sunday’ shooting. There are also many ferries and planes over to Scotland and England where one can enhance his or her cultural experience.
Many Americans claim Irish ancestry. However, how many actually go to Ireland and experience it? And out of that number how many can say that they have lived, studied, and/or interned there? Studying and interning abroad is the ultimate form of travel because it allows the person to become a part of the culture, and really experience it. In Ireland, a student will have the ultimate study abroad experience, from the culture to history to Guinness.