IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate

In select Ireland locations, you can pursue an IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate: an experiential opportunity for students interested in sustainability, biodiversity, and the social impact of environmental health.

This certificate does not involve a class. It’s a chance to go behind the scenes with Dublin-area organizations that are making a difference, explore the sustainability practices they follow, and pitch in with key projects.

Throughout the semester, participants visit three or more sustainability partners and complete a capstone project to earn a certificate. If you’re interested in stewardship, conservation, or social responsibility, this is a great way to set your resume apart.

Skills you might develop

Through the IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate you’ll build a variety of professional skills including:

Collaboration with community partners
Project planning and organization
Critical thinking and problem solving
Communication and presentation

How can the Sustainability Certificate change your study abroad experience?

Participating in the Sustainability Certificate can add a hands-on commitment outside your regularly scheduled class.

Depending on your scheduled activities, you may:

Follow a more structured weekly schedule
Travel to sustainability sites in the Dublin area
Wear and pack appropriate clothing
Spend additional time outside of your scheduled classes to complete activities or work on projects
Balance the certificate commitments with classes, travel, and other activities

Student experiences

“Studying abroad with IFSA allows you to visit sites of successful sustainable initiatives in Dublin and see their work toward ecological restoration, upcycling, decreasing food waste, and more in action. During each visit, you can help support these efforts as you learn.”
—Anthony V.R., University College Dublin Partnership, Ireland

Read more from his student story, Eight Ways to Support Sustainable Growth While You Study Abroad in Dublin.

Start your journey

You can pursue an IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate if you’re enrolled in the following IFSA programs: Dublin City University Partnership, Trinity College Dublin Partnership, and University College Dublin Partnership.

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Frequently asked questions about IFSA extracurricular sustainability certificate

Questions	Answers
What is the IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate?	The IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate is an experiential opportunity available in select Ireland locations for students interested in sustainability, biodiversity, and the social impact of environmental health.
Is the IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate a class?	No. The certificate is not a class. Students go behind the scenes with Dublin-area organizations, explore the concepts they follow, and pitch in with key projects.
What do students do through the IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate?	Students visit three or more sustainability partners and complete a capstone project to earn the certificate.
Where is the IFSA Extracurricular Sustainability Certificate available?	The certificate is available to students in the Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, and University College Dublin programs.