Study and intern in beautiful Ireland this summer. Dublin and Galway are host to students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences where you will complete an internship and learn about Irish and global culture. Placements are with companies in sectors relevant to your career and study goals. This opportunity will challenge you to deliver in a real world, work environment and help you develop the skills you should as a student in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Application Deadlines
Priority Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Final Application Deadline: February 2, 2024
Program applications are located on the UF International Center website. You must schedule an appointment with Aimée Bourassa to have the Academic Advising form signed (this is part of the online application). UF faculty will accompany students for the first 10-12 days of the program to get you settled in. After that, our partners in Ireland are available 24/7 to ensure you have a safe and rewarding experience.
Program Dates
Summer 2024
• June 4: Arrive in Dublin
• August 12: Program ends
Academics
IDS4956: Global Culture (3 credits): This class includes both in-person activities and excursions to learn about Irish culture and online activities focused on intercultural learning and professional development. The in-person activities generally are on Fridays, but may include an occasional weekend.
IDS4944: International Internship (3 credits): This course consists of the actual placement which will be approximately 30 hours per week (Monday-Thursday) and online assignments that enhance and contextualize your internship experience. Reflections and supervisor evaluations are required.
Eligibility
- All majors.
- 2.5 UF GPA.
- Valid passport.
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (including booster).
Internships
Internship opportunities for CLAS students are available in a wide variety of areas including political science, sustainability, social work, marketing, non-profits, communication, and more. Depending on your interests, you may be placed in either Dublin or Galway. You will likely not know which location your internship will be in until after the application deadline and closer to your time of departure for Ireland. This means you must be OK with being in either location when committing to the program. In general, students interested in non-STEM fields are more likely to be placed in Galway while students with interests in fields like computer science, data science, or business areas may be placed in Dublin. However, city placement is not guaranteed. You will submit an internship intake form including a resume and personal statement indicating your interests and skills to our partner in Ireland, Learn International as part of the application process. This will help them find you a placement that best matches your interests, skill, & goals.
You will work approximately 30 hours per week for 10 weeks in a small or medium size company or organization. You will work Monday-Thursday, approximately 7.5 hours per day. Up to two days may be remote work in a central, co-working space. However, some placements may require that you be in-office all four days. Fridays are scheduled for excursions, lectures, and other activities related to the Global Culture Course. Weekends are generally free.
Estimated Program Fee
Program Fee: $8,588.
Program cost includes:
- Tuition for 6 credits (IDS 4956 and IDS4944).
- Orientations, pre-departure and on-site.
- Airport transfer on arrival.
- Dublin or Galway City Tour.
- Housing: Student residence (housing is subject to change).
- International travel medical insurance, 24-hour emergency support.
Not Included:
- Meals.
- Local transportation costs including to/from your placement and co-working space (approximately one week of transportation is included).
- Passport fees.
- Visa fees (if applicable).
- International phone plan.
- International flights.
- Tips.
- Incidental spending/Participant spending money.
UF Students may apply Bright Futures, Prepaid, and other scholarships toward program expenses. You should speak with your financial aid advisor early in the application process. Program fees are the same for in-state and out of state students.
Housing
Students are housed in student residences. It is possible, depending on the location of your placement, that your commute times to your place of work and/or co-working space may be an hour or more each way. This is normal for working in cities like Dublin and Galway and is a part of the real-world work experience you’ll get while there. Due to housing shortages in Ireland, housing arrangements may be subject to change.
Activities
As part of the Global Culture class, multiple Fridays during the program will be dedicated to learning about different aspects of Irish Culture. This may include excursions, walkabouts, performances, or site visits. Optional activities may also be offered for an additional cost. Please do not plan personal travel until you receive a final schedule of required activities.
Pre-Departure Information
Once your application is approved you will receive more information on the next steps. We’ll offer online pre-departure materials before you go as well as on-site orientations once you arrive in Dublin.
Withdrawal Policy (subject to change)
To withdraw from the program, you must notify the International Center and Program Director in writing. Please speak with the program director prior to withdrawal to confirm the policy for your term of attendance. More information can be found on the International Center’s website..
