Ireland

"You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was." —Irish Proverb

The Program in Limerick

Students have the opportunity to directly enroll in the University of Limerick through IRSS .

Students are fully integrated into the student body, following the same lectures, seminars, tutorials and taking the same assessments as Irish and other International students. The initial orientation programme provides acclimatisation to Irish life and UL procedures. The University operates a semesterised, modular system. Students may select and combine courses from all six colleges: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Informatics & Electronics and Science.

Housing in Limerick

The University offers accommodation in residential villages. Individual two-story terraced houses of 6 to 8 bedrooms are arranged in landscaped courtyards in an attractive village style. Each house offers single study-bedrooms, a large kitchen/living-room, two bathroom facilities, telephone and cable TV. Computer link-up from individual study-bedrooms to the university network can be provided on request.

Application *

Junior or senior level students may pick up an application from the Office of Study Abroad Programs located in the International Center.

* Students must petition to participate in this Study Abroad Program.

The Program in Dublin

Dublin is an ancient city that is currently one of the most dynamic European capitals. With a young population of over a million people, the city has experienced a renaissance of growth and development in recent years. Guilford students may study there through the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in partnership with the Dublin School of Business (DBS). Course offerings include a wide array of liberal arts and business courses and student accommodations are provided in independent apartments, about a twenty- to twenty-five minute walk from DBS. These fully-furnished and equipped apartments have three to four single bedrooms with shared bathroom and kitchen/dining facilities.

All students take a required course in Irish Culture and Society and choose other courses from those offered at DBS.