May 31 - July 1, 2019
Program Brochure
Contact the Program Director
Dr. Barry Vaughan
Philosophy & Religious Studies Department
P: 480-461-7620
Office: BP 43A - 44
barry.vaughan@mesacc.edu
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Program Location
The program is held on the campus of Athlone Institute of Technology located in the medieval city of Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. Situated in the heart of Ireland astride the River Shannon, the city is rich in culture and history.
Modern Athlone is a center of industry and education and home to one of Ireland's major institutes of technology. Because of its central location (between Dublin and Galway) it is a transportation hub by road and rail, and makes access to the rest of Ireland convenient.
Spend summer school in Ireland and see for yourself while the country is nicknamed the Emerald Island! Students 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!
Using picturesque Athlone, Co. Westmeath as a home base, participants will make field trips to locations such as Dunamase and Emo Court, the megalithic monuments at Loughcrew and Trim Castle, spend several days in Ireland's Cultural Heart, Galway, and take a boat to Clonmacnoise.
Did You Know?
- Ireland is home to Newgrange, an ancient stone-and-earth burial site that is older than Stonehenge or the Egyptian pyramids.
- At least one million people died in five years in Ireland during the great potato famine of the 1840s.
- Ireland did not legalize divorce until 1997.
- Ireland is nicknamed the Emerald Island because of its expansive lush, green fields.
- Currency used is the Euro (sign: €; code: EUR).
- Read more detailed cultural information on Ireland provided by CultureGrams™
Ireland (2017). CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest.
Cultural Excursions
- Cliffs of Moher (Ireland's most scenic location)
- Clonmacnoise (6th Century Monastery)
- Dublin City
- Dunamase Castle (Fortress of Strongbow)
- Emo Court (18th Century Palladian Style Manor)
- Galway City - 3 nights in Ireland's Cultural Heart
- Inis Mor (largest of the Aran Islands)
- Loughcrew (5ooo year old passage tombs)
- Trim Castle (Normal Castle of Hugh de Lacy)
- The Burren National Park (one of the most unique ecosystems in the world)
Courses Offered (6 credits-choose 2 courses)
- ART142 Introduction to Digital Photography (3 cr); requires $35 course fee
- Instructor: TBA
- REL250 Religion in Ireland: Neolithic to Early Medieval (3 cr) [HU, H]
- Instructor: Dr. Barry Vaughan
- STO290 The Irish Storytelling Tradition (3 cr) [G]
- Instructor: Liz Warren (South Mtn CC)
Estimated Program Costs
| Expense Type | Estimated Cost | Deadline |
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Program Fee |
$1,559 |
Program Fee Due: March 1, 2019 |
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Registration Fee Tuition: 6 credits |
$ 15 $510 |
Tuition Due: 35 days prior to course start date Registration begins in March. |
| Airfare (estimated cost) | $1,276 |
Group airfare through STA Travel will be available for $1,276. Your program director will provide you with instructions on purchasing airfare for your program. Only after you have received these instructions should you purchase airfare. $150 airfare deposit deadline: February 22, 2019 |
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Meals Meals are NOT included in program fee |
$1,000 | Not needed until you land in Ireland! |
| TOTAL Estimated Costs | $4,360 | (program fee, tuition, airfare and meals) |
| ADDITIONAL COSTS | ||
| Course Fee | $ 35 | ART142 only |
| Textbooks Dependent upon chosen courses |
$100 | Prior to start of class |
| Passport Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of your return to the USA. |
$145/110 |
Be sure to allow at least 6 weeks of processing time for first time applicants and renewals. Visit the U.S. Department of State Students Abroad website for current fees and processing times. |
Passport Information Available Here
Study Abroad Ireland Program Details
- Study Abroad 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 4-bedroom apartment is fully furnished and comes equipped with TV, iron and ironing boards, oven, microwave oven, refrigerator, electric kettle, all kitchen utensils, and bedding. Each bedroom comes with a study/computer desk and is internet ready with high speed internet access.
Dates to Remember
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SOUTHERN & DOBSON |
TUESDAYS: 1:30-2:15 pm WEDNESDAYS: 12-12:45 pm |
Financial Aid Workshops from 2:15-3:15 pm following Tuesday Info Sessions. Fast Tracking the Dream to College Completion |
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RED MOUNTAIN |
MONDAYS 11-11:45 am THURSDAYS 12:30-1:15 pm |
Financial Aid Workshops at Red Mountain For study abroad financial aid information at Red Mountain, contact Tori Stanton at 480.654.7760. Fast Tracking the Dream to College Completion |
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Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 Maximum Award: $1,000 |
Get information on financial aid & grants, scholarships, and misc. resources for study abroad here. Student must be accepted into a program PRIOR to applying for a scholarship. Study Abroad Scholarship for Ireland |
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| Lois Kellogg-Duncan Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship |
Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 Maximum Award: $800 |
CRITERIA
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Friday, March 1, 2019 Late applications will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. |
Complete the online application. Space is limited. Apply early to reserve your place! |
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Friday, March 1, 2019 |
Program Fee Deadline: March 1, 2019 Tuition Deadline: 35 days prior to course start date |
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Sat., April 6, 2019 9 am - 2 pm Room LB145 in the Elsner Library at the Southern & Dobson campus. |
You must attend the mandatory study abroad orientation! There may be additional required meetings for your specific program. Contact the Program Director for details. |