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Earn College Credit in Ireland with Wilmington University
Study abroad on the Emerald Isle with friends, fellow students, faculty and alumni.
Wilmington University’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will once again sponsor a study abroad opportunity in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The trip dates are May 12 - 22 during 2015 Summer Block I.
The tour is the only study abroad program offered by the University and is open to the public as well as all Wilmington University students,
Undergraduate students travelers will earn up to
The tour itinerary encompasses both Ireland and the country of Northern Ireland. Tour guests will visit Dublin, Newgrange, Downpatrick, Knock, Westpoint, Galway, Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, the Bay of Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Belfast and Derry.
Travelers will enjoy accommodations at 4 and 5-star hotels with all breakfasts and dinners included. The tour will also include a welcome reception, 2
This opportunity to visit and study in Ireland is sponsored annually by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. It is designed to help students gain the educational and cultural experience of studying abroad. Student financial aid may be applied
Dr. Tom Cupples,
“We try to balance an academic mix of history, culture and “edutainment” that will be of interest to all travelers, no matter what their background or major may be,” said Dr. Cupples. "The syllabus describes the course as being 'multi-disciplined' in nature to meet the needs of all students. Each student will choose a personal area of interest based
Course credits fulfilled by this tour are:
CRJ 390 Special Topic: Emerald Isle Study Abroad (3 credits)
CRJ 391 Special Topic: Emerald Isle Study Abroad (3 credits)
MAJ 6701 Special Topic: Emerald Isle Study Abroad (3 credits)
A complete course syllabus will be provided to each traveler once each initial deposit has been received.
For more additional information, please contact Dr. Tom Cupples at (302) 356-6764 or Professor Kirk
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