AIFS: Travel Program – Ireland’s Island Heritage

Spend the summer exploring Ireland's Island Heritage with AIFS on this interdisciplinary field-based program. You'll earn 3 credits in the cultural studies course, Ireland's Island Heritage, through National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Live on campus in self-catering accommodations, as well as bed and breakfast accommodations while traveling. In addition to a group farewell meal, breakfast is included throughout. Orientation and cultural activities are included. Students spend the first week on the picturesque NUI campus with field trips to nearby Dublin. Over the next two weeks, students travel to World Heritage sites such as Bru na Boinne and enjoy trips to the famed Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Holy Island and many lesser known sites to learn about the social, cultural and folkloric history of Ireland. AIFS is recognized as a premiere provider of study abroad programs. Comprehensive program fees cover tuition and housing with $800,000 in scholarship and grant funding available each year. A meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service are also included. Since 1964, over 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS.