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Dublin Semester Study And Intern Program

Location: Ireland: Dublin

Term: Fall, Spring

Dates: Fall or Spring

FIE: Foundation for International Education

http://www.fie.org.uk

114 Cromwell Road London, SW7 4ES England

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Phone: 011 44 207 591 7750

Description

An international internship at FIE in Dublin is a pre-professional, field-based experience coupled with academic analysis and reflection. It is an educational experience whose goals are to develop professional and cultural skills and provide personal and career awareness. It is an experience through which students can begin to apply classroom theory to practice.

An international internship provides an opportunity to experience working life in another country, and challenges pre-conceived notions of cultures and of the professional world.

Internship Sites

The academic portion of the Dublin Internship Course is conducted by FIE. FIE's partner organization in Dublin, EUSA, manages internship placements for students on the Dublin semester program. Each student's CV, coursework and experience will be evaluated carefully to ensure an appropriate match is made between the student's background and an organization's needs. While every effort will be made to place students in their first choice of internship area, FIE will use second and third internship choices as and when necessary.

Placement organizations in Dublin are primarily small- and medium-sized organizations, not large corporations. These are the types of organizations that tend to be interested in providing short-term opportunities, and those that can benefit most from the unpaid assistance that the intern provides. In turn, by working with a small team it is possible for students to earn more responsibilities and opportunities within the workplace.

The tasks that students undertake are quite varied and can include: administrative support, event planning and attendance, errand running, data entry, research, letter and report writing and project support. The exact tasks that an intern will be asked to perform are based on the needs of the organization at any given time as well as the skills and attitude of the student. The experience belongs to the student and their commitment to the work site will determine the outcome.

Highlights

The core program is a semester of study with an FIE key course and access to up to 4 elective courses offered by DBS.

FIE Key Course: Irish Culture and Society
(required)
Irish Culture and Society is an interdisciplinary, team-taught course that examines Irish culture and society through readings, lectures and field experiences. Faculty from a variety of academic areas, including history, literature, science and the social sciences co-teach the course. Extensive use is made of the museums and historic sites in Dublin.

The course is taught in the initial four weeks after arrival in Ireland and prior to mainstream courses offered by DBS. The course is divided into four interconnecting modules: Introduction to Anglo--Irish Literature, Introduction to Northern Irish Politics, Introduction to Irish History 1900--1922 and Introduction to Irish Society & Culture.

In this course, students are encouraged to develop skills in independent research and critical analysis which will assist in their capabilities in the mainstream electives. The modules are interactive in terms of delivery by lecturers and participation by students. They are also linked to two four-day field trips and a series of site visits to theaters, museums, heritage centers and historical locations. These field trips and visits will take place outside of class time and are an integral and compulsory element of the program.

Field Trip One: The weekend field trip to Northern Ireland includes one night in Derry and two nights in Belfast. In addition to viewing the beautiful coastal landscape of Antrim, students also visit sites of historical and social importance.

Field Trip Two: The second field trip involves a three-night stay in the West of Ireland. Students will visit the medieval city of Galway, followed by a full day tour of Connemara. On the final day students will travel to Rossaveal to connect with the ferry service to the largest of the Aran Islands.
Electives

At the end of the key course, students elect up to 4 courses within the DBS academic courses offered. Options are discussed with the DBS Program Director and advisors. FIE students may choose from all courses offered by the school of arts and the business school, provided that pre-requisites are met.

Electives are available in the following areas:

* Cultural Studies
* Business
* Economics
* Journalism
* Media Studies
* Film Studies
* Literature And Drama
* Philosophy
* Psychoanalysis
* Psychology

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

* At least some academic experience in the area in which you would like to intern.
* Preferably some work experience, if possible in the area in which you would like to intern.
* Completion of a written application.

Intern Types
  • Accounting
  • Art History
  • Art/Fine Arts
  • Business Admin, Management
  • Media (Radio, TV, & Film)
  • Economics
  • Health Sciences
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marketing, Ad, PR
  • Occupational, Envir. Health
  • Photography
  • Political Science/Politics
  • Psychology
  • Theater, Drama, Dance
Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

USD 14,495 / with internship: USD 15,845

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

* FIE and DBS tuition and fees
* Comprehensive on-site orientation
* Wireless internet access
* Various course-related co- and extra-curricular activities
* Official DBS transcript
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Self-catered shared apartment
* 24-hour emergency support
* Internship Placement and Support, if selected

Items Not Included in the Fee

* Transatlantic airfare
* Passport and visa fees
* Meals not listed above
* Optional field excursions
* Personal expenses
* Independent travel and expenses

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel to Ireland

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
Post Services Include
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
FIE: Foundation for International Education's Mission Statement

Foundation for International Education's mission is to provide high quality educational experiences to the global community. In pursuit of these goals, FIE is committed to the development of creative learning environments wherein an understanding of, and appreciation for, the privileges and responsibilities of international citizenship is fostered. This commitment is driven by the belief that interaction between people of diverse cultures is the base upon which empathy among nations is built.

Year Founded

1998

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