Ireland Summer 2023 | Glendale Community College

Program Description

Join GCC Professors Stephen Taylor (English 103 - Creative Writing) and Dennis Doyle (Humanities 111 - Irish History and Literature) on this four week exploration of Irish culture, art, literature, and society. The program kicks off with a short week of on-campus lectures and activities before departing for Galway. Once in Galway, the program will continue with lectures, field excursions, and time to explore independently.

Program includes: 1 night at a Dublin airport hotel (twin occupancy) and 25 nights of student dorm accommodation in Galway and Dublin (single occupancy) with kitchenette. Daily breakfast, welcome dinner in Galway, farewell dinner in Dublin. Transfers and transportation as part of the program itinerary. Activities include side trips to the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Newgrange and entry fees to various sights of interest.

Program Dates & Highlights

Ireland Summer 2023: Preliminary Shell Itinerary

Itinerary Note: While in Ireland, expect changes and to go with the flow.

Tuesday, June 20 - Friday, June 23, 2023 - On campus classes

Saturday, June 24, 2023 – Depart LAX

Sunday, June 25 - Friday, July 21, 2023 - Abroad in Dublin & Galway

Some of the key destinations are side trips of:

Program Locations: Galway (13 nights), Dublin (13 nights)

Date	Description
Tue 6/20/23 - Fri 6/23/23	On-campus classes at GCC
Sat 6/24	Depart LAX to Galway, Ireland, arrive next day
Sun 7/21	Transfer to airport for our flight home to LAX.

Program Costs

$2,895
* based on minimum of 24 students
** See list below of what is NOT included
*** Inquire about scholarships for regularly enrolled GCC students

Prices are based on current USD/Euro exchange rates. Prices may change should there be unexpected changes in foreign exchange rates.

Program Fee Includes:

26 nights accommodation in Dublin & Galway (w/ kitchenette)
- single occupancy in dorms, twin occupancy at the airport hotel
Daily breakfast, welcome dinner in Galway, & farewell dinner in Dublin
Group Airport Transfers in Galway and Dublin
Group transportation from Galway to Dublin
City transit passes
Entry fees to various sights of interest

Optional Costs:

International Airfare is not included but we will help coordinate the purchase in late 2022 so groups of students can travel together on the same flights at an affordable price.

Program Fee Does NOT Include:

Airfare (group airfare available at estimated $1,300)
6 units of GCC tuition/fees for the English 103 and Humanities 111 courses
- (non-residents are required to pay out-of-state or out-of-country fees)
Books (if needed)
Most meals and beverage
Visas (if needed)
COVID-19 testing for airlines and country entry requirements
COVID-19 Quarantine if required
Spending money
Personal expenses
Additional fieldtrips and excursions than those listed
Anything not specified
Travel Insurance

Payment Schedule

Program Courses

The course(s) that are offered as part of the program are usually transferable to the University of California and California State University. Check with your academic advisor for possible exceptions.

Classes offered on this program are:

Students must enroll in 6 credit units.

ENGLISH 103 - CREATIVE WRITING
3.0 Units

Details coming soon.

Transfer Credit: Confirm with Academic Advisor

HUMANITIES 111 -Irish History & Literature
3.0 Units

Details coming soon.

Transfer Credit: Confirm with Academic Advisor

Program Directors

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a formal application. The application includes a character reference, an academic reference and personal information.

Complete applications with the required deposits are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Most participants will be 18 years or older. Accommodations can be made for those under 18 with parental permission and recommendation from a counselor.
A pre-departure conference with each student by the Study Abroad program director must be held. When a concern is raised, an instructor can ask the Study Abroad Director to conduct the conference before a student is admitted to a program.
Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and no history of disciplinary action at GCC or any other campus. Exceptions may be granted by the Study Abroad Director.
Students will be notified promptly in writing should they not be accepted into a program.
Program participants will be required to sign the forms “General Release of Liability” and “Assumption of Risk for Participation in Voluntary Activity.”
Students do not need to have a declared major in the classes they are taking abroad and there are no language prerequisite for the programs unless a specific course has its own requirement.