Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester

Program Overview

Program Description:

University College Dublin (UCD) was established in 1854 and among its more famous alumni is the writer James Joyce. Historically, it was Dublin’s Catholic university—Trinity was for Protestants. You may choose to study from any of its five colleges: Arts & Celtic Studies; Business & Law; Engineering, Mathematical & Physical Sciences; Human Sciences; and Life Sciences.

"• Participate in a service learning project at a non-profit organization. Work ranges from sector analysis to web development. • Volunteer to work at a soup kitchen tutor or tutor youths. • Join UCD on visits to the National Theater, evenings of traditional music and Irish Dancing, day trips to horse races, and ancient sites and castles. • Learn how to speak Irish like the Irish! Classes are available for beginners and up. "

12-15 credits

Setting Description:

You'll find everything from traditional Irish folk to jazz to rock. Dubliners are famously friendly, so even if you don't run into Bono, you'll probably talk to someone who has! If local history's your thing, tour Dublin Castle, or go to City Hall and trace Dublin's evolution since 1170.