Arcadia Ireland

The co-curricular programme here at Arcadia Ireland is all about community – connecting you to the Arcadia community of students studying in Ireland and also introducing you to the many facets of community life on the island. Urban and rural, ancient…

Before we head into the colder winter months and the stress of final exams and papers, we as Arcadia decided to venture up north to explore the wonderful city of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, a place that is rather unique to visit as a study…

Ireland has so much history to discover - even if you don't think of yourself as a historian you may well find yourself with a new interest during your time abroad! This semester I had a few students asking me about the Vikings, which is a great example…

When you checked the start and end dates of your Arcadia Ireland programme, you probably noticed that there were dates for "Éalú" included in the list. This is our signature community weekend which all students studying with Arcadia in Ireland are automatically…

Are you studying in Ireland with Arcadia this fall? We have lots planned for you - in this blog post we will share with you details of our two paid excursion options as well as the range of activities we have planned at no charge for you! Paid Excursions Our…

This past weekend, 40 students from Arcadia’s Dublin Internship, Dublin STEM, and Limerick STEM programs made a visit to the Cliffs of Moher, along with a free evening to enjoy Galway and a pub lunch in Doolin. It was a rare occasion when going west in…

“Say Tá to Grá” was a common slogan used during the marriage equality referendum that took place in Ireland in 2015, making Ireland the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage on the basis of popular vote. The slogan uses the Irish words…

Last weekend we hosted the largest group of UCD STEM and Internship Programme students we've seen in a while for an exciting trip to Belfast. The day began early as students gathered, ready for a day filled with learning and adventure.    Our first…

Fáilte go hÉireann, where our summer students embarked on an exciting and enriching Orientation Week! This week was as much about having fun as it was about learning practical and cultural matters. We often say that a good orientation sets students up…