Summer Study Abroad in Carlow, Ireland

Program Summary he Illinois Consortium for International T Studies and Programs (ICISP) is pleased to Summer 2022 dates: provide a four week summer study abroad May 31—June 28, 2022 program to Carlow College, Carlow, Ireland. (subject to slight change) The program dates for summer 2022 are May 31 – June 28, 2022. Carlow, Ireland, affectionately known as Carlowtown, is the quintessential Irish country town. With a population of 25,000, Carlow is home to two colleges including Carlow College, known to locals as St. Patrick’s College. Learn more about Carlow College at www.carlowcollege.ie and about Carlow-town at www.carlowtourism.com. Dublin is about an hour away and is easily accessible by both train and bus. Admission Requirements his program is open to serious students T who have a strong interest in immersing themselves in Irish culture and heritage. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older as of the program start date. The minimum age requirement is strictly upheld. All applicants are required to complete an application form. To be considered for admission, students must meet the following minimum admissions requirements:

• Completion of at least 12 hours of college- level coursework; • completion of Freshman English Composition or its equivalent with a B or better; • a cumulative college earned grade point average of 2.5/4.0 or higher; and • approval and recommendation of their campus ICISP representative. Academics A personal interview with the program tudents in this program will enroll in two coordinator may be held to determine the S courses: Modern Irish Literature and the participant’s maturity and adaptability to a Irish Experience, earning 6 semester credits. foreign environment. Successful completion The cornerstone of the program is The Irish of the application process is required for Experience, a course which provides students admission to the program. If a participant has with an introduction to the history, culture, special needs, the program will attempt to and people of Ireland. This course includes make reasonable accommodations within the field trips and a forum for inquiry into the capacity available at Carlow College. country they reside in for the academic term. Disability accommodations will vary This is an academically intensive program according to need and what can reasonably with course preparation due prior to be provided by a foreign institution. It may departure. be difficult for those with severe physical disabilities to travel to and within Ireland. Cultural Excursions

he foundation of the program is the T various cultural excursions included as part of the Irish Experience course. The summer program includes several unique trips such as: Carlow & Wexford, including New Ross (Dunbrody Famine Ship), St Mullins, Mount Leinster, Brownshill Dolmen; Belfast City & the Northern Coast, including Political Murals Tour, The Titanic Experience, The Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Housing and Meals Distillery, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge; Wild Atlantic Way, including Cliffs of Moher, The he cost of housing is included in the pro- Burren; Kilkenny City, including Kilkenny T gram fee. Housing is provided at Lennon Castle, St Canice’s Cathedral (Round Tower), House, a renovated residence hall on the col- St Francis Brewery; and Wicklow & Kildare, lege campus. Residing at Lennon House is a including Moone High Cross, Glendalough requirement of the program. Each student Heritage Centre. The cost of transportation will have a private bedroom and will share liv- and entry fees for all cultural excursions are ing space, kitchen, and bathroom with two or included in the program cost. Please note three other students. WiFi is available in the that cultural excursions may change based on residence hall. Laundry facilities are located availability and due to COVID-19 restrictions. on the premises. Bed and bath linens are pro- vided.

Meals are not included in the program fee. Students are expected to cook or provide meals for themselves. Many students enjoy group dinners in the common area in Lennon House. Additionally, a nice selection of gro- cery stores and eating establishments are lo- cated within walking distance.

Faculty Liaison ost terms a faculty member from an M ICISP member institution will be on- site in Carlow to serve as a faculty liaison to students, the Carlow College faculty and administration, and ICISP. While this individual will be a support for students, s/he will also provide service to Carlow College as a visiting professor or in another mutually agreed upon capacity. Pre-Departure Orientation Fees and Payment

articipation in a pre-trip orientation is he cost to participate in this program for P mandatory. The orientation will be T summer 2022 is $3,500. A $500 deposit, held at Heartland Community College in taken off the total program cost, is due with Normal, IL, approximately six to eight weeks the completed application form and subject prior to departure. Details will be sent upon to the cancellation and refund policy as acceptance. Carlow College provides a outlined in the application. Please note the comprehensive in-country orientation program price is subject to slight change due as well. to extreme changes in currency values beyond the control of ICISP. Applications received after the final deadline will not be Passport and Visa considered. tudents will need to acquire or have a S current passport before departure. Please submit all payments to the ICISP Applicants should allow at least eight weeks representative at the applicant’s home for standard passport processing. An institution. Final payments must be made to application and information can be acquired the home institution and full payment is due at your local post office or at travel.state.gov. to the ICISP office by April 1, 2022. Your Passports must be valid for six months after institutional deadline may be different; check the program ends. A visa is not necessary for with your study abroad advisor. Payments the summer program for U.S. citizens. must be made on schedule or the student Further details will be provided at the pre- risks being dropped from the program. departure orientation. The application deadline is February 15, 2022. Applications must be received at the ICISP office by this date. Please note a minimum number of participants is required for the program to run. In the unlikely event that the program is unable to run, a full refund is provided.

COVID-19 Information OVID-19 continues to have a global C impact on public health and travel. For more information, contact your Carlow College and ICISP will provide ICISP representative: updates to students via the ICISP website at ICISP.org and by email to accepted students. Students are strongly encouraged to research and purchase the appropriate trip and travel insurance prior to departure.