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Irish Heritage May 2022 Receive Honors

LED BY DR. LORI OWENS or PSC Study [email protected] Abroad credit! CITIES VISITED: DUBLIN, JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY GALWAY, , , ___ KINSALE, KILLARNEY

Roll out the green carpet and let the raw beauty of this timeless landscape PROGRAM NUMBER: LENGTH: become your reality. See it cover the streets of Dublin in a quilt of fact and 2432716BZ 9 DAY PROGRAM lore, from the fiction of Molly Malone to the legend of Big Jim Larkin, whose MAY 16 MAY 24 MAY 26 bronze monument is a bold reminder of his realness. Before the city streets lose their charm, follow the trail of daffodils that outlines the Ring of Kerry. Students will explore the history and literature of as well as gain insight into Irish policy areas related to their field of study. ENROLL ONLINE: EFCST.COM/2432716BZ 9-DAY ITINERARY

Day 7: Killarney • Cork Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland $225  Travel via Blarney to Cork Day 2: Dublin  Visit Blarney Castle  Meet your Tour Director at the airport  Visit the Queenstown Story Exhibition discount in  Take a walking tour of Dublin at the Cobh Heritage Centre  See Grafton Street  Enjoy dinner in Cork February!  See Temple Bar district  Enjoy a traditional Guinness stew Day 8: Cork • Cashel Rock • Dublin dinner in Dublin  Tour See the  Spend a half day exploring Dublin on Day 3: Dublin your own  Take a guided tour of Dublin  See the Book of Kells at Trinity Day 9: Depart for home College  Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral  Spend a half day exploring Dublin on your own Day 4: Dublin • Galway  Travel via Clonmacnoise to Galway  Visit the Clonmacnoise site on the River Shannon  Take a walking tour of Galway  Enjoy dinner in Galway Day 5: Galway • Doolin • Killarney  Travel via Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher to Killarney  Travel by the Aran Islands Ferry to Inis Oirr  Visit the Cliffs of Moher & Interpretive Center Day 6: Killarney  Take an excursion to the Ring of Kerry  Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum  Enjoy dinner in Killarney

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Honors Program Study Abroad Information

Irish Heritage

UH/PSC 399 Course – Spring 2022 Travel – May 2022

The JSU Honors and Political Science Programs invite you to enrich yourself in the natural and cultural beauty of Ireland and the inspirational places comprising it by joining us for our Irish Heritage Tour in May 2022. From the city of Dublin to the rolling hills of Killarney, Ireland offers vast immersion and invaluable opportunities for you to experience Irish culture and see one of the world’s most beautiful countries. The Irish Heritage study tour includes an in-depth Dublin experience, in addition to visits to Blarney Castle and the Ring of Kerry, which will provide you with insight into both the incredible man-made achievements as well as the natural riches of one of the world’s most captivating countries. Students will explore the history and literature of Ireland as well as gain insight into Irish policy areas related to their field of study. To view the complete itinerary, please go to: https://www.efcollegestudytours.com/professors-trip/2432716BZ. You may view payment option information at this link: http://www.efcollegestudytours.com/program-payment.

Basic Information

• Sophomore members of the Honors Program in good standing are eligible to apply for the study abroad experience. To qualify, a student must: o Submit their plan to complete the Honors Program.* o have a minimum 3.25 GPA o enroll in UH 399 Study Abroad course in Spring 2022. • We will know exact May departure dates 90 days out. EF will be pairing us with students from other universities to provide an opportunity to get to know other students and to keep the price lower. • Deadline to enroll is December 2021 but early enrollment equals lower prices. • Students must enroll with the name listed on their passports. • If you do not yet have a passport, you must purchase a passport and provide a copy to the Honors Program by March 15, 2022. • See the budget sheet for detailed information. • Students, at their own expense, do have the option of extending their stay in Ireland and EF can arrange their flight home. Students will be responsible for any flight increase as a result of changes to their departure date. Students wishing to extend their stay in Ireland should inform the Honors Program and EF as soon as possible to secure the best pricing.

Note: Contact Dr. Lori Owens at 256-782-5696 or at [email protected] for additional information.

*Students must be sophomore or higher and on track with the minimum requirements (such as UH courses and other requirements) to be eligible for the Study Abroad.

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Irish Heritage 2022 Study Abroad Application Students must complete this form prior to enrolling with EF College Study Tours

Name ______Student Number ______

Address ______

Phone Number ______

JSU Email ______

Current Status: FR SO JR SR Major ______

Expected Graduation Date ______

List the names of any financial aid or scholarships you are currently receiving (name of award, not the amount): ______

Yes No I have a valid passport (attach a copy to this application).

Yes No I am willing to apply for a passport immediately upon enrolling in the trip and will provide a copy of my passport by March 15, 2022.

Yes No I have previously traveled outside the USA.

If yes, what countries have you visited? ______

Yes No I understand that payment for the Irish Heritage Study Abroad is paid directly to EF and I have read & understand their payment and cancellation policies.

Rooming Preferences (please list names of students you wish to room with): ______

How many roommates are needed for you to participate in the trip? (Please circle) 1 2 3

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Application for Travel to Ireland May 2022

1. Students must submit a plan of study* for Honors prior to being permitted to enroll in the study tour. Students who enroll in the Irish Heritage EF Study Tour who do not comply with the academic or other requirements will not be allowed to participate. Students must earn a B average in each honors course and maintain a 3.25 GPA. All Honors courses must be taken at JSU.

2. Students will attend all classes for UH 399 and complete all assignments.

3. Students must read the U.S. Department of State’s travel warnings, consular information sheets, and/or public announcements regarding the country they will be visiting. See link: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html.

4. Signature indicates the students understands and agrees to abide by the requirements and policies.

Print Name: ______

Print Student ID Number: ______

Applicant’s Signature: ______Date: ______

*The plan of study is a separate form that may be obtained from the Honors Program.

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