Art History Study Abroad Programs in Ireland

I had a pretty great semester at UL. I thoroughly enjoyed the classes and the professors, but also learned a lot about myself and the Irish people. I joined the Christian Union pretty early on and was welcomed into fellowship with that group. I accompanied some friends of that group into smaller towns I may not have otherwise visited and helped lead churches playing piano. I was welcomed into homes and I really felt loved. I also got to see much of the countryside and felt it easy to travel around to sight see. My time in Ireland is a time where I grew in knowing myself but also my understanding of the world. I loved learning Irish traditions, culture, and history, and I know that I could never know nearly as much by staying home.

In my time here, I learned so much about what I am capable of and what the world has to offer. This is largely due to the support of the study abroad team and resources like the writing, counseling, and health centers. I am so proud of all I have accomplished, be it in academics and the things I learned, and in stepping out of my comfort zone and exploring more about Ireland, Irish culture, and how I immerse myself in it. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this possible for me.

It was honestly the best experience it could have been - Great organization of the study abroad program, easy module selection, broad offer of modules, fun and regular campus activities, a bunch of reserved housing spaces for international students (be fast though) and a great study abroad team that helps with all your worries! I made so many good friends and enjoyed the spring semester immensely. 10/10 would recommend. the only negative part is that Ireland is a pretty expensive country as it is... UL offers a lot of cheaper food options though, that helped!

I studied business in Cork for one semester. USAC staff were extremely helpful with everything from learning about the culture to getting medical care if needed. I had an amazing time in Cork, getting to explore Ireland's nature and (of course) local pubs and coffee shops. While I was there, I was able to visit 16 other countries. I'm glad I had the USAC community, especially when I was homesick. However, I also got to build international friendships with locals and students. I think this program is the best of both worlds -- American friends and direct enrollment at a foreign university. 1000% would recommend.

This was a fabulous cultural adventure with a great group of people! Our guide was exceptional and very accommodating with the various needs of our group members. If you want to see the world, this is an excellent means of doing so!

As a community member I had the best time being able to travel and learn about the culture and history along our trip. Our guide was amazing and extremely knowledgeable and was able to teach us a lot along the way! The itinerary was well thought out and planned for us and the students to really get the full experience I really hope that I will have another ability to travel again with this group, it was unforgettable!

Studying at UCC was an amazing experience from start to finish. Coming from a small liberal arts school in the states, I won't deny being nervous about becoming a faceless number amongst a sea of students. Instead, I found myself treated as an equal and a valued member of the campus from professors and peers alike. My courses were rigorous and engaging, and whenever I had a question or concern my professors were right there to assuage any lingering doubts. On-campus society meetings became a highlight of my week and I always looked forward to checking the society and club Instagram page for new meet ups to attend. If I had to recommend any programme, a semester abroad at University College Cork would be top on my list for any perspective student.

AIFS truly made my experience abroad amazing! This was largely due to my on-site program director, Elaine. Through our program-wide weekly meetings and our excursions around Ireland, she made my experience infinitely better. I was able to get to different areas of the country that I likely would not have made it to otherwise. She was also able to give me advice about the other countries I was traveling to. It was also amazing to be able to live with other members of my program. This situation made it possible for us to become very close. Thank you Elaine and AIFS!

Watching the Bethel youth group interact with people from other countries was truly amazing this week. Also, for people, my age it was a once in a lifetime experience that we wouldn’t be able to do if we didn’t have GACA and Bethel University

I highly recommend this trip to any college student. What a great way to learn about things that you otherwise would not be able to do. There is something much to do on these trips as well as free time.

While in school I’d studied about the fighting between Catholics and Protestants, the devastating potato famine in Ireland, and the castles, kilts and bagpipes in Scotland, but to experience these things and get to know the people first hand was absolutely unforgettable. With the expert guidance and care from Stacie Freeman and Sarah Kidd and our ACIS guide Harry Bean, we saw and enjoyed our week immensely.

Thank you so much for the chance to experience Ireland and Scotland! It was a fabulous trip that had us experiencing the culture, language, food and the Countries from a view most of us would never get a chance to do with out the GCAC! Very impressed with ACIS and Harry Bean ---- will definitely be traveling again!!!!!

Ireland and Scotland trip is one of the most amazing trips I have eve had in my life, if not the most. The nature, the architecture, the food, the culture - everything was astonishing. Even thought I did not know anyone on the group, we quickly became very good friends and experienced all of that together! Not going to lie, but coming back to the States to the university and to work after this dreamy week is extremely hard :)

Ireland and Scotland trip is one of the most amazing trips I have eve had in my life, if not the most. The nature, the architecture, the food, the culture - everything was astonishing. Even thought I did not know anyone on the group, we quickly became very good friends and experienced all of that together! Not going to lie, but coming back to the States to the university and to work after this dreamy week is extremely hard :)

Ireland and Scotland trip is one of the most amazing trips I have eve had in my life, if not the most. The nature, the architecture, the food, the culture - everything was astonishing. Even thought I did not know anyone on the group, we quickly became very good friends and experienced all of that together! Not going to lie, but coming back to the States to the university and to work after this dreamy week is extremely hard :)

From the moment I was on my way to the airport in Nashville to today as we are about to head back to Dublin for the layover, it was an amazing experience I would recommend people try at least once. 💕

I was extremely excited and thankful to go on this trip. I got to get fully immersed into different cultures as well as introduce them to others. It was amazing to see how different things are around the world so that I can take some fun facts and advice back home with me. This is my first trip abroad, and after being on this trip, I want to not only come back to the places I’ve visited, but also travel the world. I haven’t even left for home yet and I’m sad to leave. I can’t wait to come back and share what I’ve learned with my peers and my family. This is an opportunity that I am so blessed to be given.

This trip was so amazing. From meeting all the new people, trying new foods, learning about all of the historic cultures from Dublin, Belfast, and Edinburgh! It was such an exhilarating experience and has taught me so much

My favorite part of this trip was the Giants Causeway. It was like literally being in a movie. I would go again for sure! But I also want to experience Greece. I would have preferred more time in Edinburgh since there is so much to see.

My exprience of study abroad was great. I could make friends at University of Limerick and they were very kind to me. The class was also valuable. I took a music class and I could learn traditional Irish music, it was worth to compare with my culture’s one.