Program Overview

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The goal of this program is to prepare leaders for a global society through immersion in a setting that is impacted by the surrounding community and circumstances. Ireland’s rich history and welcoming environment provide a unique destination for cultural immersion and leadership development. Traveling to Dublin would allow students to learn about the education system, experience the strong influence of art & music, and explore the lush landscape.

This travel opportunity will provide students with the perfect combination of learning and firsthand experiences, helping students to understand the world around them, from cultures and languages to economies and social systems. This program will allow students to step outside their comfort zone, experience Irish culture, expand their knowledge, and see the world from a different perspective.

Enrollment in an associated spring 2024 course is not required for this program.  As such, students are not eligible to explore financial aid eligibility to offset the costs associated with this program. Graduating seniors are not eligible for this program unless they will be enrolled in summer courses to complete their degree or an SRU graduate program in the fall. 

The program will be capped at 20 student participants. Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are completed and received.

Further information is available from the individual program leaders below as well as the Office for Global Engagement (Spotts World Culture Building-Room 002C).

Faculty Leader Information

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Aubrey Rader
Assistant Director-Student Engagement and Leadership
240 Smith Student Center
aubrey.rader@sru.edu

Patrick Beswick
Director of Residence Life
Interim Dir Stud Engagement & Leadership
146 Watson Hall/Smith Student Center
patrick.beswick@sru.edu
 

Program Timeline

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Costs

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A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 is due at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00 non-refundable administrative fee covering currency fluctuations and wire transfer fees. 

This program is not associated with a spring 2024 course.  As such, students are not eligible to explore financial aid eligibility to offset the costs associated with this program. Graduating seniors are not eligible for this program unless they will be enrolled in summer courses to complete their degree or an SRU graduate program in the fall. 

Estimated Costs: $2300.00 (estimated-final price will be confirmed at the time of billing)
Cost includes:

• International airfare
• Most program activities/site visits and excursions
• Shared accommodations
• Most breakfasts in country except on days of departures 
• In-country transportation

Not included in the program cost above:

• Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $14 per week of travel
• Any baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
• Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $500.00-$600.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
• Vaccine/Health related expenses 

Health and Safety

For general safety and security information for students abroad visit U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding health related travel guidance visit the CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.**
To learn more about international travel in this country, click here.