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GEOG 298Cultural Ecology of Ireland
Sharon & Teri’s Great Adventure
Becoming a Student● Admissions Application, TB & MMR
● Course Application, Personal Essay & Letter of Recommendation
Typical Day in the Study Abroad Program 9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Lecture
11:00 Coach
11:00-6:30 Activities
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Evening Activities
Academic DemandsAssigned reading during the semester
Scheduled video conference sessions
Blog during the study abroad
Final photojournalism project
Letter grade (no CR/NC or audit)
Community Business ModelResort community with a busy summer season for vacationing Irish families; study abroad in off-peak times
Community businesses participate - apartotel, restaurants, activities, musicians, artists, dancers, and service project
Omiyage - Buy Irish-made goods and products
ExpensesStudy abroad program $2,100 (program/housing/coach/two meals per day)
Course tuition $ 400
Travel insurance $ 50
TOTAL $2,550
Airfare (on own) $1,200
Other costs (passport, phone plan, lunches, spending money)
Students were able to secure scholarships to support their program, course, and airfare
Student’s Voice“This trip is an experience of a lifetime and allowed me to better understand Irish culture and learn a lot about myself. I recommend this trip for anyone wanting to step out of your comfort zone or anyone looking to learn about Irish history.”
Ryan “Kepa” BerengueUH Hilo Major: Communication
Minor: Anthropology
Mystical, Spiritual, Welcoming Ireland
Favorite Memories and Photos - SharonA prehistoric past, a recent history filled with
turmoil, and an enduring spirit filled with love and perseverance.
Giant’s Causeway; Ballyshannon, Abbey, shrine to St. Patrick
Strandhill - Lecarrow - Queen Maeve’s cairn, Neolithic c. 3400 BC; Poster memorializes the struggle between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland - the “Troubles”, 1990’s
Mystical fairies, Dublin bars, classic Irish breakfast and best bus driver in Ireland.
Favorite Memories and Photos - Teri
Bundoran, Home Away from Home
Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland
Constitutional Amendment
ConsiderationsSightseeing vs study abroad
Physical demands and needs
Long bus rides
Blended groups
Travel/Learn Model
Reflections
Questions?