Studies Abroad: Galway Ireland Program Information

Curriculum:

Students are required to take two mandatory courses during the semester. A visiting American professor from Willamette University will teach one of the mandatory courses. The other mandatory course is focused on Irish studies. In addition to the mandatory courses, students will take three to four elective courses offered through the National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway. Admission is subject to agreement of the department head and academic background.

Cost:

The cost of the program is $26,155 which includes tuition, housing, excursions and admissions, a meal allowance, and insurance. Institutional financial aid does transfer, except for work study. The cost of the program does not include airfare.

Prerequisites:

Students should have finished at least 45 credit hours by the time the program starts, including ENG 112 – Introduction to Literature, PHL 150 – Introduction to Philosophy, and THE 101 – Introduction to Religion and Theology. Minimum G.P.A. of 3.5.

Program Dates:

The spring semester begins in the first week of January 2015 and ends mid to late May 2015. Exact dates will be announced by January 2014.

The Experience:

This semester-long program will allow students to have a first-hand look at Irish culture. The program includes excursions to Northern Ireland, Dublin, and the Aran Islands. The program also includes a short

3-day home-stay with a Gaelic-speaking family at the beginning of the program and a tour of a Gaelic village in Connemara. This program works best for humanities students who have an interest in Irish culture and history, but is open to any student with the prerequisites.

Living Quarters:

Students live in a University-owned apartment village with Irish flatmates in the Gort na Coiribe student housing center, a 10 minute walk from the National University of Ireland. Most students have single rooms and share bathrooms and kitchen facilities with two or more students. Students are from Willamette University and the University of Portland.