PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    The Ireland Programs will expose students to the rich culture of the Emerald Isle. The programs begin with a stay in Dublin, with excursions to sites such as the Aran Islands, Boyne Valley, Wicklow County and a longer visit to Galway. Visits to historical and literary sites, theatres and museums of Dublin and the surrounding area will complement class lectures. Students may earn up to three hours of college credit by combining this study abroad program with directed study activities preceding and/or following the travel portion of the course. There are two separate sessions of the Ireland Program. The Early Summer Session dates are May 18 - June 2, 2009. The Late Summer Session is scheduled for July 13-28, 2009. 

    Please carefully read the Program Details for additional information pertinent to all CCSA programs.

ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS

    Participants in the Ireland Programs will reside in dormitories, budget accommodations and/or hotels.  Accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of multi-bedded rooms; single rooms may be available at additional cost. Daily breakfasts and some additional meals will be provided.

PROGRAM COSTS

    The cost of the Ireland Program is $4495 for both the Early Summer and Late Summer sessions. This includes health insurance, round-trip transportation from designated cities, accommodations, daily breakfast, a Dublin bus/city rail pass, program excursions, airport transfers and some additional meals.

    For those arranging their own air transportation, the cost is $3695. These individuals must contact the central office before initiating travel arrangements (prior to the application deadline). Please note that for the Early Summer session, group flights are scheduled to depart the U.S. on May 18 and will arrive in Dublin on May 19. The group will depart from Shannon on June 2 for return to the U.S. Please note that for the Late Summer session, group flights are scheduled to depart the U.S. on July 13 and will arrive in Dublin on July 14. The group will depart from Shannon on July 28 for return to the U.S.

    Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the partici-

pant’s own expense. A minimum of $600 should be budgeted for other meals, additional transportation, entrance fees and departure tax (if applicable). Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel, based upon their individual spending habits.

    Please be aware that tuition is not included in the pro-gram costs stated above. Refer to the Registration/Tuition & Fees Link for additional information.

    All costs are subject to change in the event of unantici-pated increases in airfares, monetary exchange rates or other changes in program costs. In some cases, program items may be deleted in lieu of a price increase.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DEADLINES

Early & Late Summer Sessions

    A $200 deposit is due at the time of application.  A first payment of $2000 (in addition to the $200 deposit) to cover costs of the airline ticket and deposits on arrangements in Ireland is due by the application deadline date, February 27, 2009. The final payment of $2295, plus single room costs (if applicable), is due by April 17, 2009. For those arranging their own air transportation to Dublin, the final payment will be $1495. Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy.

    Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the February 27, 2009 deadline, as priority is given to early applicants. Applicants will receive course confirmation approximately three weeks after the application deadline.

    Checks should be made payable to “CCSA.” Please consider your cancelled check as receipt for payment. Returned checks will incur a $20 penalty fee.

See what courses are offered this year:

    Click on the Courses Link in the Program At A Glance to the left.