Burren College of Art: Ballyvaughan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
- Location(s): Ballyvaughan, Ireland
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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IFSA: Ballyvaughn - Ireland Study Abroad Program at the Burren College of Art
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If you are ready to step away from the mainstream art school experience and leave behind preconceived notions of what an art education experience should be, then welcome to the Burren College of Art.Studying abroad helps you develop new perspectiv... read more
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I gained an overall feel of independence and confidence in myself to be able to live so far away from the people I love. I gained so many close relationships with people across the states that I have kept in touch with and plan on visiting at some point! A student - Clark University - Worcester View Entire Review
I feel that this experience would have been better taken at an earlier year--such as freshmen year. I feel that I've already absorbed so much of the world that I wasn't able to appreciate Ireland as much as my class mates that joined me. I felt more of my interest was in the pagans era of Ireland. I spent most of the trip readin... Kujas U - Milwaukee institute of Art and Design View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about photography in such a photogenic place. Elizabeth W - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself, and where I want to take my education. It was a struggle at times but definitely worth while. A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I appreciated the time I had to develop my own thoughts about art and what kind of art I'd like to make. I learned to appreciate a culture I had little interest in before coming to Ireland. Sarah H - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Ugh so many questions look at my other responses for an answer to this. But while I am at it... It would be very easy to look at the wording of some of my responses and think "Oh there's a kid who went and hang with friends, partied and danced his way through the semester in Ireland" Well for someone who had never been to part... Ryan D - Maryland Institute College of Art View Entire Review
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If you are ready to step away from the mainstream art school experience and leave behind preconceived notions of what an art education experience should be, then welcome to the Burren College of Art.
Studying abroad helps you develop new perspectives on who you are as an artist, because in a new place you come to see your art and yourself through new eyes. BCA offers a transformative experience for the emerging artist, stripping away the noise, clutter and distraction of everyday urban life and allowing a greater exploration of each artists own distinct artistic voice.
With a maximum college enrollment of 55 students, the intimate community of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and visiting artists creates an exciting platform for discussion, artistic collaboration and cross disciplinarily.
