Mesa Community College




MCC Study Abroad

You must be in good health and over the age of 18 to participate. International programs may not conform to US Federal ADA guidelines for accommodations.

Athlone, Ireland has been cancelled for 2012.

Check back in Sept. 2012 for the dates of the 2013 program.

Program Description



Participants will spend a full month immersing themselves in the study of Irish culture and history while exploring and experiencing the rich and diverse heritage of Ireland.

Estimated Program Costs
  • Program Fee: $3,890 (includes airfare)
  • Tuition: 6-7 credit hours
  • Registration Fee: $15
  • Course Fees: ART142 requires a $35 course fee.
  • Meals are NOT included (estimated at $1,000).

Program fee includes academic facilities, airfare, cultural excursions, ground transportation, lodging, and travel insurance.

Look here!Download the Program Brochure

Ireland Program Excursions

Using Athlone as a home base, students will take cultural excursions to locations such as the megalithic monuments at Loughcrew and Trim Castle, spend days in Dublin and/or Galway and take a boat to Clonmacnoise. View the itinerary.

Ireland Program Details

Study Abroad in Ireland is held on the campus of Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) located in picturesque Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland.

Participants will be housed in the Croi Oige Student Village apartments conveniently located across from AIT's campus. Each four bedroom apartment is fully furnished and comes equiped with TV, iron and ironing boards, oven, microwave oven, refridgerator, electric kettle, all kitchen utensils, and beding. Each bedroom comes with a study/computer desk and is internet ready with high speed internet acccess (via ethernet).

Courses Offered (Choose 6-7 credits):
  • ART142: 16488 Introduction to Digital Photography (3 cr); requires $35 course fee
  • MHL149: 17086 Traditional Irish Music (3 cr); Fulfills G
  • MUP181: 17087 Chamber Music Ensemble (1 cr)
    This 1-cr hour course does not count toward the 6-cr hour program requirement.
  • REL250: 17124 History of Religion in Ireland: Ancient to Early Medieval; Fulfills HU, H
  • STO290: 16738 Irish Storytelling Tradition

Program website.

Program Director

Dr. Barry Vaughan
Philosophy & Religious Studies Department
Phone: 480-461-7620
Office Location: Building BP 43A-44
Email: bfvaughan@mesacc.edu

Dates to Remember

Information Sessions Location: Kirk Center - Maricopa Room

Tuesdays - 6:00pm - 6:45pm:
Sept. 13 & Sept. 27, 2011
Oct. 11 & Oct. 25, 2011
November 8, 2011
Jan. 31 & Feb. 14, 2012

Wednesdays - 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Sept. 14 & Sept. 28, 2011
Oct. 12 & Oct. 26, 2011
November 9, 2011
Feb. 1 & Feb. 15, 2012
Financial Aid Specialist Available!

Program Application Deadline: March 23, 2012

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to reserve your place!  Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Complete the 2012 Application - this pdf file can be completed on your computer and then saved and printed.

Submit directly to the Program Director or to the Study Abroad Coordinator.

Scholarship Deadline:

March 1, 2012

Get information on scholarships, grants, and financial aid for study abroad here.

Payment Deadline:
March 23, 2012

Download the helpful guide: How to Pay for Study Abroad   updated 11/1/11.

Mandatory Orientation:

April 14, 2012 from 9 am - 1 pm in LB145 in the Elsner Library at the Southern & Dobson campus.

You must attend the mandatory general study abroad orientation. There may be additional required meetings for your specific program. Contact the Program Director for details.

Contact Yvonne Schmidt   |   email: studyabroad@mesacc.edu   |   phone: 480-461-7870   |   fax: 480-461-7139   |   office: NU 6 N-120   |   see a map