Events

Event

Title:: US Counsellor Visit to Ireland 2012
When:: 04.03.2012 - 10.03.2012
Category:: Education Conferences

Description

Irish Universities Visit for College Counselors 2012

Sunday 4th – Saturday 10th March 2012

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a visit to Ireland for US High School College Counselors from 4 – 10 March 2012. The five day program will include visits to all seven universities in the Republic of Ireland.

Download application form here

Visit Description:

This Visit is designed to familiarize counselors with Irish universities through tours of their campuses, presentations about key topics and meetings with staff and students (as well as experiencing some fun aspects of Ireland along the way!). Participation will better enable you to advise students interested in full-time overseas study, about the options available to them in Ireland. At the end of the Visit, you will understand:

• how the Irish educational system compares with the US system,
• the advantages that Irish universities offer to US students;
• the application process and tuition costs,
• how American students transition to student life in Ireland.

You will meet with faculty and students, tour the university campuses, socialize with us in the evenings and get a feeling for Irish life. Most importantly you will leave Ireland with an understanding of the value that we place on education and why we are internationally renowned for academic quality.
Program:

Summary Itinerary:

Sunday 4^th March	Morning	Arrive morning to Dublin airport (note flights from the US are overnight and arrive to Ireland in the morning. Ireland is in GMT time zone which is +5 hours on Eastern Time) Dublin airport is located approximately 25-30 minutes from the city centre. We will organise transfers for all participants arriving on the morning of Sunday 4^th
	Afternoon	Check-in to Housing. Single rooms for all participants
	Evening	Welcome Reception & Dinner, Orientation by Visit Leaders
Monday 5^th March	Morning	Tour Trinity College Dublin
	Afternoon	Tour University College Dublin
Tuesday 6^th March	Morning	Tour Dublin City University
	Afternoon	Tour National University of Ireland Maynooth
Wednesday 7^th March	Morning	Group will travel by bus to Galway city (approx 3-3.5 hours)
	Afternoon	Tour NUI Galway
Thursday 8^th March	Morning	Bus travel to Limerick
	Afternoon	Tour University of Limerick
Friday 9^th March	Morning	Bus travel to Cork city
	Afternoon	Tour University College Cork
	Evening	Bus transfer to Dublin
Saturday 10^th March	Morning	Transfer to Dublin Airport

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the cost of participation?

We will provide accommodation for tour participants for six nights while in Ireland from Sunday March 4th – Saturday March 10th. Counselors will be accommodated in private rooms. Where possible counselors will stay in campus accommodation and where this is not available, hotel accommodation will be provided. Most meals will also be provided throughout the week. Unfortunately we are unable to assist with flight expenses, but will make every effort to collect participants from Dublin airport on March 4th and return them to the airport on March 10th.

How do I apply?

There are 25 places available on the 2012 trip. Counselors are invited to apply by filling out the attached application form and returning it by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 30th November 2011.

Where and when should I aim to arrive?

The first event in the program will be a welcome reception taking place on the evening of Sunday March 4th in Dublin. As such, participants should arrive on Sunday March 4th. Most flights from the US arrive to Dublin early in the morning and this will allow counselors time to rest during the day before the evening reception.

Participants should fly in to Dublin airport. The following airlines make regular flights between Dublin and several US cities: Aer Lingus, Delta, American Airlines. Direct flights are operated between Dublin and New York, Boston, Chicago and Atlanta.

We suggest using www.skyscanner.com to compare flight options and prices. You may also find indirect flights via London or other UK cities. London is approximately a one hour flight from Dublin.

US citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland.

What will the weather be like in Ireland?

The weather in Ireland can be unpredictable. In March, it may be sunny or rainy but most likely a mixture of both! You will need to bring waterproof shoes, an umbrella and a warm rain coat. Apart from that, it is best to bring layered clothing so that you can adjust what you are wearing for the weather that day.

What is there to do in my free time in the local area?

During the trip, you will visit universities in Dublin, Maynooth, Galway, Limerick and Cork. Each of these cities (and town in the case of Maynooth) has a wealth of cultural, historical and recreational activities to offer. Some activities will be included in the trip schedule (ex. Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle). If you would like to research activities in Ireland, the Irish Tourist Board has a fantastic website http://www.discoverireland.com/us/

Closing date for Application is November 30th 2011

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