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On Irish Tides: Marine Studies in Cork and Galway

  • Required GPA: 2.8 (4.0 scale)
  • Length of program: 4 weeks, mid-June to mid-July
  • Application deadline: April 1
  • Program advisor: Nikki Bruckmann

    Please note that this program is not running in summer 2013
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Program Snapshot

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Cead Mile Failte! We’re so excited that you've chosen IFSA-Butler and this terrific program for your summer abroad. Facilitated by both University College Cork and National University of Ireland, Galway, On Irish Tides offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study marine science in one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world. We’re sure you’re going to love this program!

What the On Irish Tides: Marine Science in Cork and Galway program has to offer

  • Detailed study of the great marine environment of Ireland's coastal areas
  • The opportunity to live and study in two of Ireland's most student-friendly cities
  • A focus on sustainability, natural resources and conservation
  • Field excursions give additional hands-on learning opportunities
  • Research based on state-of-the-art vessels from Ireland's Marine Institute

Housing

  • Students are housed in bed and breakfasts in both Cork and Galway
  • Breakfast is provided daily as part of the program fee

Academics

  • Courses center on topics related to marine science, including marine biology, oceanography, environmental law, ocean management and sustainability
  • Students follow a set curriculum and earn 10 U.S. semester credit hours

We look forward to working with you!



Academics

Academic Structure

What is the On Irish Tides: Marine Science in Cork and Galway program?
This program is an innovative multidisciplinary approach to topics related to marine science. Participants will divide their time between University College Cork and National University of Ireland, Galway.

What will my academic schedule be like?
Your academic schedule will consist of a set curriculum of courses, lectures and research activities. The program begins in Cork and then moves to Galway for the second half of the summer session. Field excursions, research outings and cultural events are also part of the program.

Will I have classes with local students?
Although IFSA-Butler is committed to providing integrated programs, summer courses abroad are often geared toward study abroad students only. Please be aware that your contact with local students may be limited, as you will likely attend classes and live with U.S. and other international students. All courses are taught by UCC and NUI Galway faculty.

Courses

What courses will I take?
Students follow a set curriculum of classes and research activities in both locations:

EV3011 The Marine Environment and its Sustainable Use (Cork)
Cork is the site of one of the largest natural harbors in the world and the site of novel research in marine resources and renewable energy. This course offers the opportunity to study the rich marine environment of the region in the context of understanding the nature of marine resources, how these are affected and the ways in which these can be sustainably used.

Students will gain experience of maritime practice in a state-of-the-art ship and ocean simulators, and in Personal Survival Techniques (PST) in the environmental pool.

Students will gain a practical knowledge of multidisciplinary marine data collection and learn how marine resources are used locally. Fieldtrips will explore the natural history, marine and cultural heritage of the region. This will include visits to mussel and fish farms on the south coast, to historical Irish coastal towns and villages, and mapping the nearby wreckage site of the Lusitania.

SU416 Galway Bay's Atlantic Margin: Marine, Earth Science and Cultural Perspectives (Galway)
This course is a comprehensive geoscientific, marine, cultural and historical study of Galway Bay. The Galway Bay course offers students the opportunity to study the geological and oceanographic processes that have shaped the natural landscape. The rich maritime and cultural heritage of this region will be explored through its archaeology, history, literature, poetry and music associations.

Onshore and island fieldtrips will explore the natural history and archaeology of the region, including a visit to the unique Cliffs of Moher and the Connemara and Burren landscapes. Literature, poetry and music traditions of the region will be celebrated and explored using key locations in the Bay area for lectures and cultural fieldtrips.

Credits

How many credits will I receive?
IFSA-Butler requires that all participants undertake a full summer course load. Students will earn 10 U.S. semester credits for participation in this program. All courses are graded on an A–F scale, and there is no provision for pass/fail or audit. Students must take their courses for credit.

Registration

What are the registration conditions?
You must take a full course load as determined by IFSA-Butler. Credit will be awarded on a Butler University transcript based on a typical U.S. full course load. All courses are graded on an A–F scale, and there is no provision for pass/fail or auditing courses unless pass/fail is the only method of assessment for the course. You are not allowed to register for online, distance education or hybrid courses.

Transcripts

How will my home university know what my classes were and what grades I received?
After you have returned to the U.S., your home university will receive a Butler University transcript with the credit you earned for this program. The Butler University transcript will report the equivalent U.S. semester credit hours and letter grades. We also will send an official transcript to your permanent address.

Housing

Housing Options

What is the housing like for this program?
In both Cork and Galway, participants in the On Irish Tides program are housed in local guesthouses. Students will share a room with at least one other participant.

Meals

Are there meals included in the program?
Yes. The program fee includes daily breakfast.

 

Housing FAQs

Is my housing included in the program fee?
Yes. Your program fee includes accommodation at the university while classes are in session. You are responsible for the cost of meals other than breakfast.

When will I receive my housing assignment?
We hope to have your address prior to the start of the program. If we aren't able to obtain your address before departure, you can expect to have it during orientation.

Please keep in mind that while IFSA-Butler guarantees housing, we cannot guarantee your preferences.

Do I have to pay a housing deposit?
No. Summer students are not required to pay a housing deposit.

Can I arrange my own housing?
No. Participants must live in the housing provided as part of the program.

Location Info

Cork

Living and Studying in Cork, Ireland

Population: 200,000
Location: Along the southern coast of Ireland

City features

  • A beautiful, friendly city with hospitable and talkative residents
  • A busy seaport with modern industries
  • Treasures its rich cultural heritage, with an art gallery, opera house, three theatres and a city museum in the garden of Fitzgerald Park
  • Annual international jazz and choral festivals

Do more!

  • Kiss the legendary Blarney stone just five miles outside the city
  • Hike in nearby County Kerry
  • Explore the mountains, hills and river valleys to the north and east and the breathtaking lakes of Killarney to the west
  • Take a ferry from Cork Harbour to mainland Europe

Links
Blarney Castle
County Cork
County Kerry
Cork City
Cork City Guide

Galway

Living and Studying in Galway, Ireland

 Population: 73,000
Location:In the West, along Galway Bay

City features

  • One of Europe's fastest-growing urban areas
  • Offers a vibrant and diverse population, yet retains a quaint, small-town feel
  • Open-air markets, museums, shops and restaurants add to Galway's appeal
  • Students account for nearly 15 percent of the city's population
  • A thriving college town with a hip music and pub scene
  • A great place to soak up traditional Irish culture, including two Irish-speaking theatres
  • A Gaeltacht with the highest percentage of Irish speakers in Ireland

Do more!

  • Take advantage of local opportunities for fishing, golf and riding
  • Travel to Connemara and other parts of the Gaeltacht
  • Explore the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands


Links
Discover Galway
Connemara.net
Visit Aran Islands
Galway.net
Galway News

Dates & Fees

Program Dates

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Your program end date may change due to circumstances beyond IFSA-Butler's control. Upon arrival at your host university, be sure to verify your exam schedule and program end date. We also strongly recommend that you investigate fees and penalties associated with your airline tickets in case you need to make date or route changes.

Program housing is available only until the day shown on the calendar as “Program ends.”

Exams must be taken where and when scheduled. Under no circumstances may students request that an exam time be changed.

Program Fees

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What's included in our summer program fees
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Payment Due: May 15

Program Fee Bills
IFSA-Butler will send a single bill for the entire program fee, which includes tuition, services and housing. Students who opt for independent housing will not be charged the housing component of the program fee.

Housing
The housing component of our program fee is based on bed & breakfast accommodation in Cork and Galway and includes daily breakfast.

 

Personal Cost Estimates

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These figures are designed to assist students with financial planning but are only estimates based on past students’ experiences at the current exchange rate. They do not include any entertainment or vacation travel costs.

The above numbers are general estimates of expenses during a program abroad. We recommend taking into account your current spending habits, the cost of living in your host country and the current exchange rate. Your IFSA-Butler program advisor can be helpful as you attempt to work on a personal budget for your experience abroad.

**Meals: The program fee includes daily breakfast.

Personal Miscellaneous: Covers general expenses of college life, including course supplies, photocopying, toiletries, snacks, personal care, etc.

All costs are in U.S. dollars.

Forms

To apply to the On Irish Tides: Marine Science in Cork and Galway, use our easy online application.

Applicants to this program must complete an additional form as part of the application process:

We must receive this form before we can send your application for an admissions decision. It can be sent to IFSA-Butler via email, fax or regular mail. Please submit this form with the remainder of your program application.

If you have already started an application to the On Irish Tides program, you can track which forms IFSA-Butler has received by logging into the student portal.

Meet Your IFSA-Butler Team

IFSA-Butler has a dedicated team of staff who are here to help students prepare for their program in Ireland:

nikkiProgram Advisor Nikki Bruckmann assists with the application process and is here to answer program, cultural and academic questions before departure. Nikki can be reached at the email link above or at 800-858-0229, extn. 4257. Nikki studied abroad as an undergrad. Being completely inspired by the personal impact of her experience, Nikki continued to work for the program as a service learning assistant, preparing students for their predeparture and assisting them while abroad. After graduation, Nikki spent a year living and working abroad and returned home to obtain her masters in Social and Cultural Anthropology. Nikki is passionate about higher education, culture and study abroad.


altStudent Accounts Coordinator Angelita Shaffer assists with the financial side of study abroad and processes payments and invoices. Angelita can be reached at the email link above or at 317-940-4221.

 

 

 

donnettaStudent & Parent Services Manager Donnetta Spears is available to both students and parents for travel questions and information. Donnetta has worked with IFSA-Butler for 11 years, and she has traveled through parts of Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. As the mother of 4 college students (including one who studied abroad on an IFSA-Butler program), she has a deep understanding of the ins-and-outs of study abroad from a parent perspective. Donnetta can be reached at the email link above or at 317-940-4252.



Once abroad, our students are in the capable hands of our on-site office in Dublin. Click here to read more about Resident Director Dr. Tim Conway.

paigeUpon return from your study abroad program, Academic Affairs Coordinator Paige Ward processes your Butler University transcript and assists with any academic record queries. Paige graduated from Butler University, and she studied abroad for a semester in Paris, Belfast, London and the English Lake District.  Studying abroad for Paige was an eye-opening and knowledge-gaining experience, and she is excited to work with students who are looking for the same. Paige can be reached at the email link above or at 800-858-0229 ext. 4254.

 

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