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Ireland & Northern Ireland
Accommodations and Accessibility The IFSA team is ready to help you plan for various accommodations you might need abroad. We’re here to support you and help you prepare for a successful study abroad experience. Early planning is key. First, it’s important to know that options for accommodations vary by country, city, and university. This makes…
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Predominantly Catholic Ireland Faces a Controversial Vote on Abortion
As I watched the festive St. Patrick’s Day parade jubilantly marching through the streets, I learned that 2018 marks the 100th year of the women’s right to vote. Many of the groups in the parade chose to display a reflection of women taking action and gaining rights; many enthusiastically shouted that a woman’s place is in…
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Study Abroad in Ireland
One island, two countries, countless opportunities Ancient castles, windswept cliffs, cozy pubs, and spirited cities, Ireland is full of stories. While English is widely spoken, you’ll also hear Gaeilge (Irish), especially in Gaeltacht regions where tradition lives on. Whether you’re drawn to Dublin’s energy or Galway’s artistic charm, you’ll find a place that feels like…
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Takeaway Lessons From My IFSA Ireland Experience
Reflecting on my experiences in Ireland, I have come up with a few takeaway lessons that I learned throughout the course of the semester, but would have liked to know ahead of time. Stay Awake, Meet Your City The first day that I met with IFSA-Butler staff and my peers studying at UCC, everyone was…
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University College Dublin Partnership
Follow in the footsteps of James Joyce and five Irish prime ministers at Ireland’s largest university, ranked among the top one percent of universities worldwide. Highlights include research opportunities. With Intro to Scientific Research and Intro to Engineering Research, study abroad students can team up with a doctorate student and faculty member, even with no…
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2 Truths and 1 Lie About Living in Ireland
1) Ireland is filled with vibrant green pastures, lots of sheep and cows, and it rains a lot. This is quite true. Since arriving in Limerick two weeks ago, I have had to bring my rain jacket everywhere with me because you never know when it’s going to start raining. It’s never a heavy downpour…
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Dublin City University Partnership
Finding STEM classes abroad can be challenging. Just north of Dublin, Dublin City University offers great access to classes in health sciences, engineering, and computing, as well as business, humanities, and education. Known for innovative teaching, DCU is steadily climbing the Young University ranks (for universities 50 years of age and under), reaching 89 out…
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Trinity College Dublin Partnership
As a Trinity student, you can find many small classes, enjoy a high faculty-to-student ratio, and find unique electives like Creativity and Technology, Energy in the 21st Century, and the Psychology of the Climate Crisis, all of which feature research by Trinity academics. Get ready for class in the Old Library, surrounded by 7 million…
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How Getting Involved in Irish Politics Made Me Change My Flight
I arrived in Ireland with one thing in mind: perfecting my Irish accent. Okay two things: taking a break from American politics. 2017 was an exhausting year for my mental health and I needed to escape. So, I picked the little lush island off the coast of Europe, packed up my clothes, hopped on a…
