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LSU in Ireland 2010

Natasha BinghamInstructor of Political Science1st time on LSU Ireland programMeredith VeldmanAssociate Professor of HistoryIrish and British Historian, 2nd time on LSU Ireland programJoseph Skillen, DirectorProfessor of Music, at LSU for 13 years4th time on LSU Ireland program (3nd time dire

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LSU in Ireland 2010

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    1. LSU in Ireland 2010 Spending the summer in Galway, Cork, Dublin, and Belfast June 20-July 20, 2011

    2. Natasha Bingham Instructor of Political Science 1st time on LSU Ireland program Meredith Veldman Associate Professor of History Irish and British Historian, 2nd time on LSU Ireland program Joseph Skillen, Director Professor of Music, at LSU for 13 years 4th time on LSU Ireland program (3nd time directing) Who is going?

    3. Fly in to Shannon, Ireland Arrive in Shannon by June 20, bus transport to Galway. Classes begin on June 21. Leave from Dublin, Ireland Classes end on July 20th by noon. All trans-Atlantic flights leave Ireland in the morning. We will have a bus take the students to Dublin to leave on the morning of July 21st for cheaper fares than can be found out of Belfast. Plane Travel

    4. You will need to purchase a multi-city or “open jaw” ticket (X-SNN, DUB-X) Remember that the trip to Ireland is an overnight flight – depart the 19th, arrive on the 20th. Travelocity, Kayak, Orbitz, Cheap Tickets, Delta, Continental Where to purchase airline tickets?

    5. Galway – Menlo Park Apartments Cork – Kinlay House Dublin – Trinity College - overview Belfast – Belfast International Youth Hostel Housing

    6. Tour of the Connemara region of Ireland Trip to the Aran Islands Trip through the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher Theatre and Historic excursions – Famine Museum, Giant’s Causeway, Belfast neighborhoods, Irish Parliament (Dail) Musical experiences Overnight B&B stays in smaller locations Howth, Wicklow, Drogheda Cleggan, Sligo, Oughterard Activities

    7. Busses Trains (to various B&B trips) Ferries (Aran Islands and Cleggan trip) Transportation

    8. Activities Flexible mix between structure and free time Classes Meet most days 8:30-12:30 Course materials are the responsibility of the students Readings Activities Quizzes, Mid-term and Final exams 8:30 – 9:30 – Political Science 9:30 – 10:30 – Music classes together 10:30 – 11:30 – History classes together 11:30 – 12:30 – Gender, Race, and Nation Itinerary

    9. Pack light, Pack light, Pack light Backpack and one suitcase We will be walking a lot! It will rain almost every day Laundry facilities available in most places we stay Climate Summer temperatures range between 45-80 F What to pack?

    10. Every place we stay will have a kitchen available to the students We will be within walking distance of grocery stores in every location Breakfast provided each morning Dietary restrictions? Cost of food Dining out Grocery store Food Questions

    11. Methods of obtaining money abroad ATMs work best. Traveler’s Checks not advised No need to have Euros/Pounds ahead of time Visa and Mastercard widely accepted How much? Variables How much food/drink? Souvenirs? Entertainment Money questions?

    12. http://annakarinsphotography.com/Slideshows/LSUIreland Small Sightseeing trip…

    13. Jskille@lsu.edu Ask your student – they might tell you… Facebook LSU in Ireland 2011 More information

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