DBS Study Abroad Program
Western Europe - Ireland - Dublin
| Address: |
550 W. Van Buren Chicago, IL 60607 USA |
| E-mail: | echernin@dbsstudyabroad.org |
| Phone: | 312-777-6299 |
| Degree: | Bachelors |
| Setting: | Urban |
| Enrollment: | 5000-10000 |
| Financial aid: | Yes |
| Housing: | Yes |
Description
For four months, you’ll study abroad in a country whose people are as well known for their endless wit, warmth, and energy, as they are for their music, literature and fishermen in “woolly jumpers.”
Curriculum Overview
Making the most of your semester abroad in Ireland requires a basic knowledge of the country and its people. To best serve you, DBS is pleased to offer the Foundation Course, a comprehensive program that introduces Irish politics, history,literature, and culture. It is further enhanced by field trips, usually to Belfast and the Aran Islands, along with other historical sites that bring the coursework to life.
A hallmark of DBS is its student centered-approach to teaching and its level of academic innovation, not found in more traditional Irish universities. DBS stresses sound teaching, individual attention and helps cultivate personal independence.
Student Life
NYU is to New York’s Greenwich Village what DBS is to Dublin.
As Ireland’s cosmopolitan capital and one of Europe’s truly great cultural centers, Dublin is a dynamic city with a population of over one million, and a robust economy.
You’ll be studying abroad at the center of it all. From the charm and heritage of old world Dublin to Grafton Street’s pulsating energy, DBS offers a remarkable blend of tradition and modernity because when you talk about the city, you’re talking about the campus.
Special Services
In the study abroad program you have the opportunity to join a number of clubs and societies. Some of the most popular are the paintball, sailing and cricket clubs. The paintball club is currently the most attended. The sailing team has consistently won major events and was recently crowned Western Varsity champions. And, our cricket team has won major tournaments in recent history. Some other successful clubs you’ll find at DBS include the soccer and basketball teams, among others.
Housing
We encourage you to consider our most popular form of housing: an Irish homestay. Carefully selected by DBS and highly recommended by past study abroad participants, you’ll live with a “typical” Irish family and experience life inside their home. This will deepen your knowledge of Irish culture and provide insight into the daily life of another culture.
As an alternative, if you prefer more independent living arrangement, we are pleased to offer housing in newly renovated student apartments in central Dublin. Cooking facilities are available, and you will share the accommodations with fellow students studying abroad.
