The Citadel School of Business Administration
Study Away: Ireland
In-Country Dates: November 22-29, 2008
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Why select Ireland?
Ireland was divided in 1921 into the Republic of Ireland in the south and Northern Ireland. We will be traveling to the Republic of Ireland. Irish is the national language of the Republic, but only a small percentage of the population is fluent in Irish. English is the second official language of the country.
Ireland was once one of the poorest countries in Europe. Most of us have heard of the Potato Famines or “The Troubles” of the 1840s that drove people from Ireland to emigrate to the United States. However, over the past two decades, Ireland’s population has grown so rapidly the country has been nicknamed the “Celtic Tiger.”
Course Highlights
Business – explore how businesses work in the Emerald Isle
Economics and Politics – explore the economic and political relationships between the United States and Ireland
History – see history come alive
Culture – enjoy the heritage of the Irish people in music, art, and literature
Tourism – take time to be a tourist as well as examine the importance of tourism to the Irish economy
Passports
You must have a passport in order to travel to Ireland. Having a passport is becoming a necessity in today’s security-minded world, so securing one now is a good idea. Apply for your passport immediately if you do not have one. You may download an application from the State Department website or the US Postal Service website. In Charleston, you can apply for a passport at the Cross County office at 7075 Cross County Road in North Charleston, 843.760.5330. Photo services are available there.
Links to Information on Ireland
Weather www.ireland.com/weather - An old adage says the way to tell the difference between summer and winter in Ireland is to measure the temperature of the rain. Come prepared.
Country briefing on Ireland from The Economist
On-line newspaper Irish Times
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