International Programs


Study Abroad

TU Dublin Internship Summer Program, Ireland

June 14 - July 31, 2010

The Towson University Dublin Internship Program offers exciting, career-enhancing placements in Ireland. This 7-week program consists of a 1-week orientation and a 6-week professional practice internship in Dublin.

Internship opportunities are available in the following disciplines:

 

Law

Politics, NGO's

 

Social Issues

Healthcare

 

Social Services

Psychology

 

Education - all levels

Financial Services

 

Software Development

Business

 

Mass Communications

PR/Advertising

 

Arts

Media

 

Marketing

Financial Services

 

Fashion

IT

 

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Students will be placed at organizations or businesses in Dublin. Program staff on-site in Dublin will contact and arrange the internship placement based on the student's preferences. Participants are not responsible for finding a placement. Individual placement interviews will be conducted by telephone approximately 3 months prior to the program start date.

Eligibility: Open to Towson University students only. You must check with the Internship Coordinator in your department to find out if you meet the department's minimum eligibility requirements. Each department has specific eligibility requirements which students must meet before being able to complete an internship. Click here for a partial list.

Course: 3-6 credits (course determined by TU academic department).

To view courses that past participants have completed on this program, click here. TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience - click here for more information.

Housing: Students will live in shared student apartments located within a 15-minute bus ride of the center of Dublin. The co-ed apartments consist of 3 to 5 single bedrooms with private bathrooms, a shared kitchen and living area, internet connections (students use their own laptops) and on-site laundry facilities. Linens are included, but students will need to bring or buy their own towels.

Cost: * $4,700 includes academic credit, housing, health insurance,a social program that includes welcome and farewell receptions and a cultural activity, and pre-departure and on-site orientations. Additional costs include $150 study abroad fee, roundtrip airfare to Dublin, meals, ground transportation, and personal expenses.

*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

Application Process: Complete and submit the TU Dublin Summer Internship Program Application. This program is not open to Non-TU students.

Application deadline: FEBRUARY 15, 2010

For More Information: Contact the TU Study Abroad Office.

Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2451

Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu




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