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Dublin, Ireland
June 28-August 9, 2007
Application Deadline: April 30, 2007

Director of the Program: Prof. John Waters
Program Assistant: Conor J. Creaney

"If I can get to the heart of Dublin, I can get to the heart of all the cities of the world."
--James Joyce

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, politicians Douglas Hyde and Mary Robinson, mathematician Rowan Hamilton, and atomic scientist E.T.S. Walton. 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.

A diverse array of cultural activities are an integral part of the program. In addition to experiencing Dublin - including an exciting hurling match at Croke Park and a play at the Abbey Theatre - students travel together to various parts of Ireland, north and south. Often these excursions are planned to coincide with special events such as the Galway Arts Festival, the Fiddler's Green International Music Festival in Rostrevor, or the 2005 Tall Ships Festival in Waterford. Students have hiked in some of the most spectacularly scenic places in Ireland, including Omey Island in Co. Galway, Gweedore in Co. Donegal, and in Co. Down's Mourne Mountains. They have explored the prehistoric passage graves at Newgrange in Co. Meath; the living history museum at the Ulster-American Folk Park in Co. Tyrone; and the stately magnificence of Powerscourt Estate in Co. Wicklow. Destinations may vary from year to year but the overall experience of Ireland's natural and historic riches remains the same for students of NYU in Dublin.

Further information including applications, course offerings, and costs are available on the NYU Summer Study Abroad Dublin website.

NYU in Dublin, Summer 2005 comments:

“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.”

 “Very good teachers, awesome city and program.”

“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.”

“Nice to have someone make beds and give us clean linens.  Enjoyed the overnight trips which got us out of the city – so much fun in such a short amount of time.”

“Ireland is quite beautiful.  Great staff on the program.  More time would have been nice – eight weeks?”

“Ireland is a necessary stop for any global traveller, and an academic setting is an easy way to get there.”