5 Reasons to Study Abroad in Ireland

Mary McSwiney July 4, 2016

We speak English…mostly We do speak English, albeit with a few of our own words thrown in. Students coming to Ireland can also pick up a few words of Gaelige (Irish) along with a few local colloquialisms such as ‘craic’, ‘gas’ and of course everything… More

Travels to Belfast

Mary McSwiney June 28, 2016

Each semester we travel up to Belfast in Northern Ireland, as part of our Co-Curricular program. The idea behind our co-curricular trips is to help each group of study abroad students to really engage with and experience the culture of the island. Northern… More

Bloomsday in Dublin

Mary McSwiney June 21, 2016

Bloomsday is a very special day in Dublin City. Each year on the 16th of June, lovers of the great Irish writer James Joyce come together to celebrate and appreciate his most famous work Ulysses. June 16th is the day depicted in Ulysses, which follows… More

Dublin's best Cheap Eats!

Mary McSwiney June 14, 2016

At the beginning of each new semester, we give our study abroad students a cheap eats guide for places to eat near the Arcadia Dublin Center. Below are our top five favourites! The Bakery A proper old school bakery is situated just around the corner… More

Experiencing Gaelic Games

Mary McSwiney June 7, 2016

As part of orientation, students participate in ‘Experience Gaelic Games’, not only is it a fun away for the students to get to know one another, but it introduces them to a central part of Irish culture and community. The GAA as established in 1884… More

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