The Ireland trip is now full.
Contact Dr. Moore to be put on the wait list. We will freeze payments at this time.
Roommates have not yet been set; we are simply trying to fill rooms based on travelers’ genders.
Join the Ireland trip in May 2025—a three-week adventure exploring the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture of Ireland, all while honing your travel writing skills. Discover how this unforgettable journey can inspire your creativity and expand your horizons!
Tentative Dates: May 13 – June 3 2025
Who can go: all Etown students and 2025 graduates; friends of Etown students can also attend as a Visiting Student of Etown (talk to Registration and Records)
Where we’ll go: We’ll start in Dublin, then have several days in Galway, including an overnight at a beach-side glamping site. Next we move on to Killarney, then to beautiful Cork, before returning to Dublin for our departure.
Cultural highlights–well, there are too many to share everything here! But we will mention some iconic experiences you can expect:
- Trinity College tour and the Book of Kells
- Ring of Kerry tour
- Cliffs of Moher
- National Horse Stud Farm tour
- Blarney Castle
- Rock of Cashel
- Traditional music experiences
Class information: You can earn Creative Expression Core credit by enrolling in the CE EN101 Travel Writing – Ireland class taught on the trip.
Course elements include class participation during the trip, an Instagram journal of your trip activities, short exploratory/creative pieces written in Ireland, and a portfolio of more polished pieces submitted in the weeks following your return. We’ll be seeing amazing sights, so you’ll have plenty to write about in these short pieces!
Participants can opt to enroll in the course or they can opt to simply join the trip.
All trip participants will attend 4-5 spring meetings before departure and will complete trip assignments. If you cannot make a pre-departure meeting, you can meet with an instructor to gather missed information. Some meetings may be recorded.
Trip Overview Video: https://etown.zoom.us/rec/share/ClArjEd0MMTAHTRHaFtApflBqRTMpeha9dJhc8zE2-g_YJLYKUn5WfHjKMoyWsx0.CJ_yF06UMRv6n_4T
Fees: The listed program cost includes lodging, all in-country travel and entrance fees, all breakfasts, a few additional group meals, and airfare (tentative, based on projections).
In addition, 4-credit tuition is half price (approx. $900 in 2025) and will be paid separately. Students may join the trip without taking the course for credit, but they must attend all spring meetings and lesson meetings during the trip.
The initial payment is what reserves your spot in the course.
Payment installments are as follows:
- October 18, 2024: $2,500
- February 7, 2025: $2,700
Prices are currently tentative until airfare has been booked.
Scholarships: Explore study abroad scholarship opportunities available to E-town students and talk to your department. Your program may have funds to support study abroad.
Contact info: Dr. Tara Moore of the English Department,MooreT@etown.edu; Dr. Katherine Hughes of the Art and Design Department,HughesKA@etown.edu
How to Register
We’re thrilled you are choosing to join us! Here are the next steps:
1. Register your interest by emailing Dr. Moore (mooret@etown.edu), and you will be added to trip communications.
2. We are pausing all payments at this time as we are looking for just one final traveler.
Make the initial payment via the payment portal. Select “Ireland 2025.”
3. Get/Check your passport. This process can take 10+ weeks once you submit your material, and we need your passport number well before the trip. If you have a passport, check the expiration date. The passport must be good for at least six months after the planned date of return. You should have your passport in hand by early February.
4. Register for the trip with the Study Abroad Office Application (required).
