Program Overview
The rich history and culture of Ireland experienced through the lens of an internship will offer you an extraordinary opportunity to integrate into Irish life. You’ll benefit greatly by fine-tuning your communication skills and developing practical professional skills. Students are placed with well-known companies in many industry sectors, as well as with smaller innovative organizations. You’ll live in student residences and be provided with many social and cultural opportunities to explore Dublin. Contact the Seattle University College of Arts & Sciences for more information and to begin your application!
Internship Placements
From politics to the arts, the internship team can provide a broad spectrum of intellectually engaging internships based on your field of interest, internship goals, and skills. Here are just a FEW of the industries available in Dublin:
- Arts & Culture
- Int’l Studies, Int’l Relations, Political Science
- Heath services & Social Issues
- Marketing, Public Relations, & Advertising
- Recreation, Leisure, & Hospitality
- Business, Finance & Economics
Coursework
As a complement to your internship, all students will complete the following course components to earn the five credits towards your degree:
- Daily reflective journal
- Weekly reflective paper
- Internship portfolio
- Research & reflection integration paper
- Internship sponsor evaluation
- Upon return to Seattle University in Fall Quarter:
- Paper conference with your department mentor
- Paper presentation to university community
Housing in Dublin
You’ll live in Shanowen Square, a newly built apartment complex especially designed for student use. The fully furnished apartments consist of 3 to 5 single bedrooms with private bathrooms, a shared kitchen and living area, Internet connections and on-site laundry facilities. Located approximately three miles from the Dublin city centre, across from the campus of Dublin City University in the Glasnevin/Santry neighborhood, Shanowen Square is well served by public transportation.
Internship Placement Process
Individual Placement Meetings
A few months before the program, you’ll have an individual placement meeting with a member of the internship team to discuss your priorities and placement preferences.
Provisional Placement
You’ll receive a provisional placement based on your skills, interests, and professional goals, as well as sponsor’s internship needs and work cycles. A placement description and sponsor website will be sent to you via email. Most students will find out about their provisional placement before they leave for the program, but some may find out upon arrival in Europe.
On-site Interviews
Once you arrive in Europe, you’ll have an on-site interview with the internship sponsor. Your placement is always contingent upon the success of the on-site interview.
Review & Evaluation
Your internship experience will be monitored through a mid-term review and a final evaluation from your internship sponsor, which will be submitted to the university upon your completion of the program. You will receive a grade and 5 Seattle University credits.
What’s Included
- On-campus placement meetings and pre-departure group orientation
- Orientation in Dublin
- 8-weeks of housing in student residences in Dublin
- 7-week placement in a professional practical internship in Dublin
- Third party liability insurance
- Full social program and activities
- Airport pick-up for group designated flight
- Mobile telephone rental
- Transportation pass
- Tour of Dublin
- Excursions to Glenalough and Kilkenny
- 5 credits for internship course components
- Coursework supervision by full-time faculty member during internship experience
- Full-time program management and support
Program Costs
Estimated fees payable to Seattle University by a charge to your student account:
- On/after March 1st:
- Program Fee -- $1,700 (includes items in "What's Included" Section above)
- Fee includes a $250 non-refundable deposit; entire fee becomes non-refundable after the on campus placement meeting
- With course registration (on/after May 15th)
- Summer Quarter Tuition: $3,130
- Study Abroad Insurance: $80
- Estimated out-of-pocket expenses:
- Airfare: $1,000
- Passport: $100
- Cost of Living: $230-360/week (dependent on lifestyle and exchange rate)
- Personal travel and expenses: $500-800 (dependent on lifestyle and exchange rate)
Scholarships & Grants
Need-based scholarships and grants form $500 to $750 are available. Contact your Student Financial Services counselor.
Eligibility
- 3.0 Minimum CUM GPA
- Sophomore standing or higher
- Clear judicial history
- Pre-requisite courses determined by the student’s department chair
- English language proficiency
Required Information
- Application
- Internship Essay
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Résumé
- Proof of study abroad health insurance
- Passport
- Judicial office clearance form
- 2 letters of recommendation
Dates & Deadlines
Program dates:
- Arrive in Dublin: June 30, 2008
- On-site Orientation: July 1-2, 2008
- Course component: July 10 – August 20, 2008
- Internship component: July 7 – August 22, 2008
- Depart Dublin: August 23, 2008
Deadlines:
- Application Due: February 8
- EUSA Placement Meeting: February 22
- Pre-departure Orientation: February 22
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