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    • Winter 2013 in Ireland

    Program Type: Group experience led by SBU faculty

    Dates: January 1 - January 18, 2013


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    Program Description: Ireland’s rich cultural heritage endured the colonial period and then the more recent post industrial eras as one of the “Celtic Tigers.”  Students will begin their exploration in Galway, then heading to the site of one of the first English Plantations –Kilkenny.  The trip wraps up in Dublin, the capital of this flourishing nation. Through visits to cliffs and castles, cathedrals and tombs, fortresses and museums, mountains and more, students will explore the vibrant history and culture of Ireland. 

    From Program Alumni:

    “Ireland was the last of four Study Abroad Programs I participated in as an SBU student. Seeing Galway, Kilkenny, and Dublin allowed me to experience the variety of landscapes, people, and cultural traditions that make Ireland unique.”

    “There's so much history in Ireland - all of the castles, churches and abbeys we visited were centuries old, and some of them are still in use today.”

    Courses Offered:
    Participants must a take a total of 4 credits. 

    Students will select ONE of the following:
    • HIS 208 Ireland from St. Patrick to the Present (DEC I) – 3 credits
    • HIS 392 Topics in European History (DEC I) – 3 credits

    All students will register for the following:
    • HIS 447 Independent Readings in History – 1 credit 

    Health Insurance:
    International coverage through the SUNY provider, HTH Worldwide, is mandatory and included in the Program Fee.

    Program Costs
    • $60 Application Processing Fee
    • $200 Administrative Fee (non-refundable)
    • Tuition costs: $232 per credit for New York residents, $675 per credit for non-residents
    • $2,675 Program Fee: (includes room, 2 meals per day, group excursions, and international health insurance)
    • Airfare: Flight information will be released to accepted applicants. Students should book this flight immediately

    Eligibility:

    • Language proficiency is NOT required
    • All undergraduate students in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher) may apply
    Application Deadline:
    • October 1
    • Late applications will be considered at the Program Director’s discretion
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    Contact

    Tara Rider
    Program Director
    Sustainability Studies Program
    W-0523 Melville Library
    Stony Brook University
    Stony Brook, NY 11794-3352
    Email: tara.rider@stonybrook.edu

    Jen Green
    Study Abroad Advisor
    International Academic Programs
    E5340 Melville Library
    Stony Brook University
    Stony Brook, NY 11794-3397
    (631) 632-7030
    jennifer.green@stonybrook.edu


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