Aspire by API Irish Studies Program

  Ireland

• Other Cities in Ireland: 
Cork

Term: Summer 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 2-31, 2010

Description: Students will take classes for college credit at University College Cork (UCC). Topics include history and literature, from an Irish perspective. The heart of UCC's campus is a stone-faced quadrangle surrounding by historical buildings as well as newer additions to the campus facilities. The attractive campus is located close to the city center for easy access to all areas of the city. Cork, Ireland's second largest city, is a lively city located only a few miles away from the famous Blarney Castle and Blarney stone, on the beautiful south coast of Ireland. It is know for its great contributions to architecture, design, music, dance, theater, film, food, literature and sports.

Highlights: It is said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten. The gentle Irish rainfall, called 'soft weather' by the locals, really does create 40 shades of green and quite a few rainbows as well.
Cork, Ireland's second largest city, is a lively city located only a few miles away from the famous Blarney Castle and Blarney stone on the beautiful south coast of Ireland. It is known for its great contributions to architecture, design, music, dance, theater, film, food, literature and sports. Aspire students will experience both traditional and modern Ireland in Cork.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 5,400 without airfare; 6,300 with airfare

* Post-Program Services:
- Post-Program Evaluation
- Alumni Network
- Transcript Services.

Experience Required: yes

Must be in grades 11-12.

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. Contact sponsor for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Aspire by API's Mission Statement: Aspire by API is the new division of Academic Programs International (API), an educational organization that has been sending university students abroad to study since 1997. Aspire by API is dedicated to providing comprehensive summer study abroad programs for high school students as well as gap year abroad programs for recent high school graduates. Our language and cultural immersion programs provide students with educational opportunities to learn and develop relevant global skills in an exciting, enriching, safe, and secure setting. We aim to start each student on a path of lifelong global citizenship through participation in an ASPIRE program.