- Cork, Ireland
This program considers the several significant factors that caused people to leave their families, friends, and familiar environs to set out for-or to be forced to go to-America. About one in eight Americans identify as having Irish ancestry, where the city of Cork, including nearby Cobh Harbor (formerly Queenstown), was the main point of exodus for Irish immigrants throughout the 18th through 20th centuries. This May Term program will focus the on the reasons for emigration to America-the Great Famine of the late 1840s, especially-and on the Irish experience in global context. With a mix of classroom based learning and excursions throughout Ireland, students will learn about Irish emigration to America, and how their influence has shaped America and Ireland.
Sponsored by Undergraduate Studies
Course(s)
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UGS 303
- Why Leave Home? Irish Emigration to America
and
UGS 119 - International Learning Seminar (Spring)
Academic Information
Course carries Global Cultures flag and is open to students who haven't completed UGS 303, with priority given to transfers. Students will enroll in UGS 119 for the Spring Term and UGS 303 for the May Term. Students earn 1 hour credit for the 119 seminar and 3 hours of in-residence credit for UGS 303.
Faculty
Professor Sparrow studies American political development and, in particular, the conjunction between the American state and the international system. He has been recognized as one of the Texas Ten, 2018, an "annual list of inspiring professors, nominated by alumni and selected by the Alcalde magazine."
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Open to all first - year UT students in good standing
- Priority given to transfer students
- UT enrollment during the spring semester preceding the program
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students will be in university dorms with with access to a kitchen in Cork, Belfast, and Dublin. Linens and towels provided.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Estimated 2024 Program Fee: $5,140. Includes $500 deposit, all housing, some meals, excursion fees, administrative and instructional costs, classroom space, and on-site assistance. Program fee does not include airfare, insurance, tips, some meals, and personal expenses including personal transportation.
Dates:
- Program: May 9, 2024 to June 5, 2024
- Instructional: May 9, 2024 to June 5, 2024
- Final Deadline: January 8, 2024
Application Code
355097
Program Coordinator
Phoebe Scott
Additional Resources
Scholarships
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Financial Aid
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fin Responsibility Policy
Events Calendar
Information Session
Next Step
App deadline extended to Dec 10th. Last year's Information Session recording is linked above. Make an Appointment with Program Coordinator Phoebe Scott if you have further questions.