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Republic of Ireland Orientation and Excursions | IFSA-Butler

Arrival and orientation

2- to 4-day on-site orientation for semester/year students: Includes transportation, accommodation, activities and most meals
Introduction to Irish culture
Discussion of academic differences and expectations
IFSA-Butler staff walk students through everything from how to succeed academically to integrating socially in the host university
Welcome meal
Transportation to host university accommodation at conclusion of orientation

Excursions

Adventure Weekend at Killary Harbour in rural Connemara: Activities include bungee-jumping, water skiing, clay-pigeon shooting, laser combat, tubing, hill walking, high-rope challenges and kayaking. In the evenings, there are group activities and a barbeque.
4-day Northern Ireland weekend for Republic of Ireland students: Includes tour of Belfast, day tour of Derry city/Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, Antrim coastline and Giants Causeway
3-day Dublin weekend for Northern Ireland students: Includes theatre performance, city tour and time to explore Dublin

Other activities

Group dinners with IFSA-Butler staff in host cities
Program t-shirt
Farewell meal

Ireland Study Abroad Programs

Green hills and gregarious people await you in this fabled land of poets and playwrights. Most students know the Republic of Ireland as the richly historic and traditional Emerald Isle, but you’ll also experience a modern, well-educated society that is dedicated to political, social and economic progress. Friendliness and an enthusiasm for the accomplishments of Irish scholarship will complement your studies for a semester, year or summer.

You can choose one of seven great colleges and universities as your study abroad destination in the Republic of Ireland. Locations range from the center of sophisticated Dublin to a small village in County Clare and everything in between. Supportive universities and excellent courses will make your study abroad experience a rewarding one.

To learn more about our dedicated on-site staff and support services in the Republic of Ireland, visit our Ireland office Web site.