Galway, with a population of 62,000, is the ideal European university town. A significant number of Galway’s population is made up of current or former college students; the resulting interdependence of town and gown has helped build a compact, thriving city that caters to young people. Galway has been enjoying an economic boom in recent times; yet, it still retains a powerful and intimate sense of community. For nearly a thousand years, Galway has been the largest and most important city in the west of Ireland. As the capital of Connemara – the outcropping of land between Lough Corrib and the Atlantic Ocean – Galway is at the heart of one of the world’s most scenic and evocative landscapes. Cultural richness is reflected by the strong academic programs in Irish Studies offered by the University, and by the lively arts scene for which Galway is renowned.
The National University of Ireland, Galway was established in 1845 and is located in the fourth largest city in the Republic of Ireland. The school, situated on the banks of the River Corrib, offers a variety of student services that are all close to Galway's city center. Galway is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a thriving cultural and commercial community. Traces of Galway's rich medieval past are evident on all sides. Because of its dynamic and pioneering role in theater, arts and culture, Galway has earned the title "Cultural Capital of Ireland". The University now has over 15,000 students and more than fifty academic departments and research centers. Academic resources include a library, computer resource center, an Irish Language Center, and the Applied Languages Center. Over 1,500 international students, almost 10% of the student population, representing 50 countries attend University College Galway each year. The international students are mainly from Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Students may take advantage of the wide variety of courses offered at the University's Faculty of Arts, which includes the following disciplines: Archaeology, Italian, Classical Civilization, Latin, Economics, Legal Science, English, Mathematics, French, Mathematical Physics, Irish Studies, Philosophy, Geography, Psychology, German, Sociological and Political Studies, History, Film School, Health Promotion, Information Technology, Women’s Studies Center and Spanish. Offerings in the Faculty of Science are available to qualified students basis. The program is open to juniors and seniors.
Course link: http://www.nuigalway.ie/arts/overseas_students.html
NUI Galway is one of Ireland's foremost centers of academic excellence. With over 15,000 students, it has a long established reputation of teaching and research excellence in each of its seven faculties - Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Celtic Studies, Medicine & Health Sciences, and Law. Faculty of Commerce offers Accounting & Finance, Management, Economics, and Marketing. Anesthesia, Anatomy, Bacteriology, General Practice, Health Promotion, Medical Informatics, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Speech & Language Therapy, Surgery are available in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences. The University’s seven Faculties provide a comprehensive range of programs, from primary to higher degree levels. The student experience is of a paramount importance by a commitment to enhancing the quality of academic programs and of all aspects of the student experience.
Fall Semester – September 2-December 17, 2010
Spring Semester – January 6-May 27, 2011
Fall Semester – April 26
Spring Semester – October 31
A 3.0 GPA is required for participation on this program and the program is open to juniors and seniors.
$10,150 CCIS members
$10,485 non-CCIS members
Truman requires a $300 deposit deducted from total amount due, upon acceptance to the program, but does not have an application fee.
Instructional costs, CCIS and sponsor fees, health insurance
Estimated: Passport, Irish immigration fees ($200), room & board ($4,500), books and supplies ($300), airfare ($1,000), and personal expenses ($2,500)
There is a variety of student activities on campus such as clubs, recreation, and the International Students' Society, which arranges social and cultural events throughout the year and fosters cross-cultural understanding. The clubs include field sports (Gaelic football for males and females, rugby, cricket, camogie and soccer for females), outdoor (athletics, cyclying, equestrian, mountaineering, and tennis), indoor clubs (archery, badminton, basketball, fencing, handball, racquetball, and volleyball), martial arts (aikido, judo, karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do) and water sports (kayak, rowing, sailing, sub-aqua, surf, swimming & waterpolo, and windsurfing). Sport facilities such as sports halls, squash courts, and handball/racquet courts are available. The orientation program at the outset of the semester provides practical information regarding life in Galway.
NUI Galway helps students find appropriate accommodation in Student Residences, flats, apartments or houses. There are now nine Student Residences providing self-catering housing specifically for NUI Galway students. Each student residence is managed independently of the University. Application Forms for residency are available directly from each residence. Details of location and costs for each student residence can be found at the Galway housing Web site. Homestays and off-campus apartments are also available.
"It was rewarding meeting the Irish students and others through societies and other shared interests."
- Johanna Biviano
"The environment and the people were extraordinary. I made some great friends, and the chance to explore and travel was wonderful."
- Angelina Moore
"I met many people and made some great friends. The satisfaction of traveling completely on my own was the greatest feeling of independence I've ever known."
- Allison MacDonald
International Studies
St. Bonaventure University
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St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
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Alci Arias, Assistant DirectorCenter for International Education Abroad Truman State University
Kirk Building 114
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(660) 785-4076
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alcidean@truman.edu
Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.
CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to the CCIS application and two academic references the following materials are required:
1. NUI Galway application form
2. Copy of birth certificate
3. One passport-sized photo
4. A letter attesting to character from a faculty/staff member from student's home school or someone from outside of the school that knows the student's personally
5. Completed course form to include sections from NUI website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/arts/overseas_students.html
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
CCIS Galway Study Program Sponsors:
St. Bonaventure University
Alice Sayegh, Director
International Studies
Truman State University
Alci Arias,
Assistant Director, Center for International Education Abroad
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