Study Abroad in IrelandNYU in Dublin Program - June 30 - August 11th, 2012
Now accepting applications
"If I can get to the heart of Dublin, I can get to the heart of all the cities of the world."
-James Joyce
"Going to NYU I met wonderful people, had fantastic opportunities and learned more than I ever thought I would, but the time I spent in Ireland with the NYU Dublin program was without a doubt the most extraordinary experience of my entire college education. I lived in an amazing city, made great friends, learned about an incredible nation, and visited beautiful places. The experience was life-changing and unforgettable and I would not trade it for anything."
- Emily, NYU in Dublin student, 2010
Why NYU in Dublin?
NYU IN DUBLIN offers students the opportunity to live and study in a capital that combines the modernity of a thriving European city with a rich heritage spanning more than a millennium. The program and student housing are centered at Trinity College, Ireland's oldest university, with a distinguished history since 1592 that boasts such graduates as writers Jonathon Swift, Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Beckett. Its Old Library houses the famous 9th century illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Kells. Trinity is located on forty beautiful acres complete with cobbled squares and green lawns ringed by ancient trees and elegant buildings--truly a scholarly oasis in the heart of bustling Dublin.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students, this program is an intensive study of modern Irish society and culture with particular emphasis on history, literature, creative writing, and the Irish language. Students examine the experiences and problems that have played a pivotal role in the 20th century, including the contemporary cultural renaissance, the Celtic Tiger economy, and the revival of the native language. Faculty are experts in their fields, drawn from NYU as well as Irish universities. Lectures are often supplemented by field trips and guest speakers. Not an NYU student? No problem -on average, 40-50% of our students each summer are from other institutions, and we can assist with arranging transfer credits.
Housing:
We’ll be living in the heart of Trinity’s picturesque campus, in the ivy-covered square known as “Botany Bay’ (a former 19th-century garden). Every student has their own room, and shares a kitchen, living room and bathroom with one other person. The campus is very secure -it's entirely walled off from the city, making it a peaceful oasis in the midst of the bustle of Dublin. Students have wireless Internet in most locations on campus, and 24-hour access to a designated computer lab and summer hour access to the college library. Also, the National Library of Ireland is adjacent to the college campus, and students receive a comprehensive introduction to the library and its research facilities. Bed linens and towels are provided, and laundry facilities and a gym are also available.
Click here for a campus map.
House 13, Botany Bay, TCD –our home this summer
Excursions:
All of our excursions are designed to enhance and deepen the understanding of Irish culture that you receive in the classroom, and we place a strong emphasis on getting out and about in the beautiful Irish landscape. Destinations for summer 2011 include:
- Two days on the beautiful island of Inishbofin, off the Galway coast, guided by one of Ireland's most eminent archaeologists, Michael Gibbons.
- A night in the picturesque Connemara village of Letterfrack.
- A visit to the Connemara Pony Show in the charming coastal village of Roundstone.
- Immersing ourselves for two days in the rugged landscape and rich Gaelic-speaking culture of Gweedore in Co. Donegal.
- Visiting the rugged and remote Tory Island in the company of the island's "King," Patsy Dan Rogers.
- A tour of Northern Ireland's historic walled city of Derry.
- A behind-the-scenes tour of the Dail, Ireland's parliament.
- A visit to the majestic prehistoric monuments of the Boyne Valley.
- A trip to the stadium at Croke Park to see our national sport, hurling.
- Visits to the National Library (where you will be given an introduction into how to go about doing research work in its vast archives), the National Museum, the wonderful Marsh's Library, the Chester Beatty Museum, the Irish Writers' Centre and more.
- Brian Friel's masterpiece, Translations, at the historic Abbey Theatre.
Further information including applications, course offerings, and costs are available on the NYU Summer Study Abroad Dublin website.
Comments from previous years' students:
"I cannot recommend the NYU in Dublin experience enough. The program is run by people who are passionate and knowledgeable about the Irish cultural experience. The group's directors made excellent choices regarding the places that the group traveled to. We saw both the urban and rural sides of the country and got a good sense of Ireland's natural beauty. The classes were interesting and taught by professor's who genuinely cared about the material. On top of all that, the program attracted a great group of fun-loving people."
- Keith, Boston College
"The summer in Dublin was the highlight of my academic career. The faculty does an outstanding job of showing you places in Ireland that tourists would never find, while educating you about them as you travel. You have plenty of opportunities to talk to the locals of counties across the nation, and hike across bogs and mountains even the Irish don't know are there. I made friends on the trip that will last a lifetime and we all agree it was the best summer of our lives."
- Madeleine, NYU
"Applying to NYU's Summer in Dublin program was one of the best decisions I have ever made. My summer was an invaluable experience that I will never forget. The classes were great, but the best parts of the program were the trips we took to supplement what we were learning inside of the classroom. We could read a Yeats poem in class and then walk down the street to see the original handwritten copy in the library; we could explore the parts of the city Joyce's characters in 'Dubliners' inhabited. The weekend excursions were both powerful bonding experiences and opportunities to see some of the most beautiful sights I've ever experienced. Because we lived at Trinity, in the heart of Dublin, everyone was able to immerse themselves in the culture and truly get to know and explore the city. I gained a wealth of knowledge and experience from my time in Ireland, and I made some of the best friends I've ever had."
- Claire, NYU
"As a graduate student in the NYU Summer in Dublin program, I was able to find the academic resources and coursework to supplement my field of study alongside an intimate cultural experience that struck an ideal balance of structured and independent exploration. The intimate and comfortable size of the program allowed me appropriate access to faculty and provided a friendly and manageable social network for the six-plus weeks of my stay. Well-planned weekend excursions to spectacular locations around the country made my summer all the more memorable, led by faculty whose expertise and eye for the authentic, unique, and adventurous ensure that no one's curiosity goes unmet."
- Michael, NYU graduate student
“I could not be happier with the classes and what I learned. The program was better than I could have imagined. Thank you. I don’t want to leave.”
“I felt extremely safe and completely at home in Trinity, a very welcoming atmosphere. Ireland is an amazing place. The country is beautiful, the people are friendly, the culture is rich. I love Dublin, it is so fun.”
“I’ve had an amazing time here. Everyone has been so helpful and friendly. I always felt comfortable talking to the director and teachers, and they were always very caring and understanding.”
“The orientation was very informative and held in a nice laid back manner. The courses do a great job of balancing the coursework and making sure students enjoy their time in Dublin.”
“Excellent program with overnight and day trips – the trips were well organized and very fun. It was a fabulous experience.”
“Conor and Marion made us very welcome. It was wonderful – I wish I didn’t have to leave.”
“I loved the classes and the professors. I really liked the rooms and the kitchen. The housekeepers were absolutely pleasant and always helpful.”
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