March 9-20, 2018 Faculty-Led Trip to County Donegal & Dublin, Ireland Program Agenda

Morning Afternoon Evening

Fri 3/9 Depart USA for Ireland

Transfer to Bundoran, Sat Arrive Dublin Icebreaker may stop at Boyne A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience 3/10 Airport Activities Valley. Central Arizona College’s 10-day study abroad Breakfast lecture 1: Field trip to Cavan Traditional program in Ireland gives students a truly global, Sun Intro to Irish histo- Burren, continue on music cultural perspective through the lens of Irish history. 3/11 ry & culture with to Belleek Pottery session in Dr. Niamh Hamill. Factory. 51 pub The charming coastal town of Bundoran will be the

home base for students while exploring County Breakfast lecture 2: Visit to Ballyshannon History of Christi- St. Patrick’s Well and Adventure/ Donegal. This study abroad trip also offers a short Mon anity in Ireland— Catsby Cave. Visit to Team 3/12 excursion to the exciting Irish capital of Dublin. St. Patrick and the Franciscan abbey and Activities Students will participate in a World Literature class Irish Golden Age. the O’Donnell Castle. (LIT206) during the semester, exploring stories, Visit to famine sites of Breakfast lecture 3: poetry and novels from around the world with a Ballyshannon and Tues Colonization & Free surroundings. Surfing special focus on Irish authors, including W.B. Yeats. 3/13 catastrophe— Evening Lesson/Adventure Famine in Ireland. While in Ireland, students will enjoy daily lectures Activity.

from Dr. Niamh Hamill of Institute of Study Abroad Breakfast lecture 4: Visit to Yeats Weds The Irish Cultural Gaelic Ireland and excursions to historical sites to tie lessons Country—Leitrim & 3/14 Revival—The Yeats Sports to real-life experiences. Sligo Family. During this spring break trip, students will also have Derry City: Walking Irish Cinema Thurs Breakfast lecture 5: the opportunity to experience exciting outdoor tour of the murals of ‘Good 3/15 Northern Ireland activities such as horseback riding, surfing, high- the Bogside. Vibrations’ ropes course, cliff jumping & archery. Prepare for Fri Visit to Sligo Town or Horseback riding St. Patrick’s 3/16 Sliabh Liag Cliffs Day Program Cost*: $2051 Sat Students will participate in the local *Program cost includes housing, ground transportation, most 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day parade in Bundoran! activities and meals in Ireland, plus trip/cancellation insurance. Sun Church services Beginner Surfing High Ropes Additional Costs: 3/18 available Lesson

Visit to the ‘Epic Tuition (3 Credits)** $258 Mon Free Night in Depart for Dublin Ireland’ Diaspora 3/19 Dublin Estimated Airfare $1100 Exhibition. Tues Recommended Pocket Money €200 Euros Depart Ireland for USA 3/20

**In-state tuition, out-of-state tuition will be higher. Agenda is tentative and subject to change. Additional Notes:Registration in LIT206 course during spring semester is required. All travelers must have a valid passport. Program fees are non-refundable after 1/1/2018, airfare is not to be booked until approved by International Studies.

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