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Study Abroad in Limerick, Ireland: Semester or Academic Year

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Spend a semester or academic year in the charming city of Limerick, Ireland with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 15 credits per semester at the University of Limerick (UL). Courses are taught in English.

The University of Limerick offers a service learning program for AIFS students. Community projects focus on a specific need within the local community.

You’ll live in university townhouses on campus and receive a meal allowance to subsidize the cost of meals and groceries.

You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities including:
• Literary walking tours and traditional Irish music night
• Visits to museums, castles and historic sites
• Day trip to the West of Ireland
• 2-day trip to the Aran Islands
• Day trip to Dublin (fall semester)
• 3-day trip to Cork (fall semester)
• Day trip to Killarney (spring semester)
• 3-day trip to Galway (spring semester).

A 2-night tour of London is included for students on the AIFS Flight Package.

Highlights
  • 2-day trip to the Aran Islands
  • 3-day trip to Cork (fall semester); 3-day trip to Galway (spring semester)
  • Earn up to 15 credits and transcript issued by University of Limerick
  • Live in a university townhouse on campus and receive a meal allowance
  • Volunteer opportunities available

Scholarships

AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support

We believe a study abroad experience is an essential component of well-rounded university education and we are committed to providing financial assistance to as many students as possible in support of their goal to study abroad.

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$500 - $5,000
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Are there any internship opportunities?
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By Carly Freeman on September 28, 2016

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  • Academics 8.1
  • Support 9.5
  • Fun 8.4
  • Housing 9.1
  • Safety 9.4
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Em
Age:
26
Female
San Diego, CA
8/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Do it!

Mar 27, 2012

Ireland is a beautiful country with fun people. Limerick, as a city, does not have a lot to offer. But, there's fun things going on at campus and traveling outside of Limerick and to other countries is fairly easy.

Kimberly Anastasi
Kimberly
Age:
26
Female
Bourbonnais, IL
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Wonderful experience!

Mar 27, 2012

At first I was very nervous to study abroad. I was coming from a small Christian school and didn't know what to expect. I fell in love with Ireland. Studying abroad really is one of the best experiences of my life. Everything I had been so afraid of ended up turning out to be just fine. I would definitely recommend studying at UL to anyone!

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KAC
Age:
26
Female
Hickory, NC
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Best time of my life

Mar 27, 2012

My 6 months in Limerick were nothing short of extraordinary. Traveling in Ireland and to other European cities was a breeze -- everyone was so helpful and friendly. The AIFS staff coordinated excellent trips and provided all the support that you'd need to study abroad. 10 out of 10!

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amcase
Age:
26
Female
Stillwater, Oklahoma
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Grand Experience

Mar 26, 2012

My semester at UL was one of the best experiences of my life. Not only did I learn a lot about the culture, but I also learned a lot about myself. I stepped out of my comfort zone and experienced so many new things I never dreamed of.

While there I also made several friends whom to this day I still skype and keep in touch with most of them.

AIFS made my time in Limerick amazing and I've already started saving up to go back.

One thing I would recommend though, is have a lot of back up classes that will transfer back. I had issues with classes not being offered when I arrived. But the staff was helpful and we worked it all out.

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bigreda54
Age:
26
Male
North Andover, MA
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience at UL was unbelievable and I am trying to figure out a way to get back to Ireland.

Mar 26, 2012

I think the class schedule was great and allowed all of the students to travel on the weekends and get the most out of their time overseas. The way that the classes were structured gave us more of a voice and it was a discussion as opposed to a full lecture. The attitude of the Irish people is very laid back and refreshing compared to how rushed we are in the states. I would go again in a second so if you are considering it just go for it and prepare to have the time of your life.

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AJones
Age:
26
Female
Atlanta,GA
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Fantastic Experience

Mar 26, 2012

I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in visiting Ireland. There was a great balance of academics and traveling. I really feel like I experienced the full Irish culture.

Alumni Interviews

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Allison Waymire

Program
Study Abroad in Limerick, Ireland: Semester or Academic Year

Why did you choose this program?

I liked that it came with on-site residents and that there were excursions included with the trip fee.

It was great that my scholarships were able to transfer with the program. I also liked that there was an option other than Dublin to go to so I wouldn't be in such a big city.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

AIFS had a contact person for once you were accepted into the program, I was able to ask her a lot of questions. They also put together a group on Facebook for all the people in the program so we were able to put questions in there so everyone would get an answer.

A pre-departure packet was provided about week before I left that had a lot of good information regarding what would happen when I got there. They helped me through a lot of it. I also used Pinterest as a resource for what I would need.

I had an awesome support system, and I didn't feel alone during any of it.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

You don't need 5 sweaters. I know Ireland is cold and you think you will need a lot of warm clothes, but you will only end up wearing 3 on a regular basis.

Learn to do laundry. Bring enough clothing for 5-7 days. Seriously. I brought clothes that I didn't need, which just took up room in my suitcase.

Leave room for a lot of souvenirs. You will get a lot. Bring something from home. A stuffed animal, a shirt of your favorite sports team. Something that you can hold on to when you are feeling homesick.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Classes started at 9am and there were night classes that went until around 9pm. I never had a day that went from 9 to 9 though.

I had 2 classes in the morning then I would go home for lunch and then go back for my other class. I had labs and one class on Tuesday's and Thursdays.

On the weekends, I would go on an International Society trip to a different part of the country. Sunday I would spend some time on homework and just have a day to relax.

I would go into the city for groceries about every 10 days, and I used the convenience store near my house to supplement during the week.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it and/or how did your views on the issue change?

Homesickness. I knew that I was going to be homesick. I am every time I leave home. I brought my favorite stuffed animal with me to remind me of home and I could hold when times were rough.

I also brought something that each of my parents had bought for me in the past. I brought a small thin blanket my dad had got me and a handkerchief from my mom. They fit in my suitcase easily but were also nice to have when I was feeling homesick.

I was able to have my iPhone there with me and was able to text and FaceTime with my parents a lot which helped significantly.

Where is one place in the country you were at would you recommend students go to?

Kilkenny! It's a small city that reminded me a lot of the small town I am from. There are a lot of shops lining the streets and it was a fun place to hang out for the day. It was very relaxed and an enjoyable place to be. Makes for a great day trip.

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