Irish Cultural Studies - Sligo, Ireland
(for Carlow and non-Carlow students)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW -     

City of Sligo

This two-week summer intensive course, offered at the Innisfree International College and Convention Centre in Sligo, Ireland, immerses students in Irish history and culture. Classroom lectures and activities focusing on Irish history, art, literature, mythology, sports, music and politics are supplemented with visits to nearby literary, historical and archaeological sites led by instructors.

Course requirements include a daily directed journal and a formal paper or creative project completed after returning from Ireland. This is a three credit program with the option to take an additional three credits at Carlow University under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Rhor. Sightseeing includes tours of local historical sites, Irish Ceili dance lessons, a Gaelic football match, visits to local beaches, and tours of Dublin, Galway, and Derry City.

THE LOCATION

Sligo, Ireland is the second largest urban area in Connacht (after Galway). It has a population of 18,000 (as of 2006). Sligo is situated in the north west of Ireland set within magnificent scenery of mountain rivers, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The town is the capital of the North West and is located at the mouth of Sligo Harbour on the Garavogue River. The nearest city of similar size is Derry, located over 80 miles (120kms) away. The town is the administrative, commercial and industrial capital of the County and region.

For more information, please visit: http://www.sligoborough.ie/AboutUs/

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PROGRAM DATES - 2012
(dates are subject to change)

• Depart for Dublin – June 1, 2012
• Arrive in Dublin – June 2, 2012
• End of Program – June 16, 2012

3 credit extension: (dates are subject to change)

• Depart Dublin - June 20, 2012

**Program is 16 days.

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PROGRAM FEES - 2012
(subject to change)

Ireland countryside

• Residence Fee - $3,250 - For June 1-16 2012
• Residence fee - TBD - For June 16 - 20 2012

Extra fees:

• Airfare
• Some Meals
• Personal Expenses
• Optional 3 credit course at Carlow University under Dr. Sylvia Rohr

Program Includes: (for June 1-16 2012)

• Housing (apartment style)
• Most meals
• Excursions
• Ground Transportation
• Course Material

Payment Deadlines:     

• Applications and booking deposit of USD $200.00 due (2/24/2012) 
• First payment USD - available at a later date
• Final payment USD - available at a later date
• Payable to Carlow University

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APPLICATION PROCESS

For Carlow students:

• Attend a Study Abroad 101 session by signing up via the Portal or contacting the Center for Global Learning.
• Meet with the Center for Global Learning to discuss specific application steps.
• Fill out and submit an application (.docx)
• You will receive further instructions once submitting your application to the Center for Global Learning.

For non-Carlow students:

• Meet with your home institute study abroad office advisor
• Fill out and submit an application (.docx)
• If you plan to use financial aid, please contact the Center for Global Learning for the appropriate paperwork
• You will receive further instructions once submitting your application to the Center for Global Learning.

Application Materials to be Submitted:

• Completed Application (.docx)

For more information please contact: