*TU Education, Ethics, and Change: Ireland and the U.S. (Faculty-Led)

*Towson University

Minimester (Winter Break)

Dublin, Ireland (Map)
Galway, Ireland (Map)
Belfast, United Kingdom (Map)

Study abroad in Ireland with Towson University in January! Participants will examine the nature of ethics, social justice, and related critical social issues in both the US and Ireland as well as experience various cultural activities related to music and art.

The program is based in Dublin - the country's capital and home to many famous attractions such as Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse. Students will also spend time in Galway and Belfast. The program features guest lectures, academic visits to the Disability Federation of Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol , and a presentation by the NUIG Irish Center for Human Rights. Additional highlights include visits to the Book of Kells, a tour of Dublin Castle, and a Black Taxi tour of the Peace Walls in Belfast.

Program Schedule (PDF) (subject to change)

Available Terms

Open to Non-TU Students

Dates

TU Application Deadline(s)

Program Director

Academic Information

Accommodation

Costs

Program price includes academic credit, housing, excursions, health insurance, breakfast daily, and a welcome and farewell dinner. Additional costs include international airfare, all other meals, personal expenses, and the Study Abroad/Away Fee.

The Towson University Study Abroad & Away Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including cost adjustments in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

TU Education, Ethics, and Change: Ireland and the U.S. Costs Chart

Note: International airfare is NOT included in the program cost. Students will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program location to arrive by the designated date and time. The Study Abroad & Away Office will identify an optional flight which participants are encouraged to purchase independently.

Withdrawals/Refunds: After admission into the program, the student is responsible for the full program fee. Should the student wish to withdraw from the program for any reason after admission, only recoverable expenses may be refunded. Non-recoverable expenses may include but are not limited to costs paid to a study abroad provider, travel agency, or other third party by TU on the students behalf; housing; transportation; non-refundable deposits; activity fees; honorariums; guest lecture fees. Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. The student must submit their intention to withdraw in writing to the TU Study Abroad & Away Office.

Eligibility

Additional Information

For more information, contact Prof. Heather Haverback - Towson University Department of Secondary and Middle School Education, 410-704-2796, or the TU Study Abroad & Away Office , 410-704-2451

To learn more, attend a Group Advising Session offered Monday through Friday at 2pm in PY 408.

NOTE: Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for information regarding any recommended and/or required vaccinations and medications for your destination.

IMPORTANT: We strongly encourage all study abroad/away participants to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 prior to their experience. Participants will be subject to the entry requirements and COVID related regulations of the host destination and program provider/host institution. We recommend students consider purchasing travel insurance with cancel for any reason (CFAR) coverage. Students will be responsible for any COVID related expenses incurred during their experience abroad/away.

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