 Religious
Life
Students may attend
religious services at the church at University College Dublin, Trinity
College or any of the parishes located around Dublin. The program maintains
a list of parishes with the times for masses, and will inform students
of social service opportunities through churches and other organizations.
Transportation
and Travel
Notre Dame will pay for your round-trip ticket to and from Dublin
from the east coast of the US.
- Around Dublin
— Bus: The bus system in Dublin is probably the best way to
get around. It generally costs about $2.55 to get anywhere in the city
(you may also purchase a monthly pass). The bus from Trinity (city center)
to UCD is bus #10. It is generally too far to walk. The buses usually
stop running around 11p.m. There are a few late-night buses, but they
are more expensive and run infrequently.
- Around Ireland
— USIT Travel Save Stamp: If you are planning on taking any
sort of plane or train trip it is worth the money to buy the student
Travel Save stamp from a USIT (Students Travel Agency) office (located
off O'Connell Bridge and on the UCD campus). It costs four Euro and
it will save you more than that on your first trip.
- Around Ireland
— Train: Travel by train is a relatively inexpensive, scenic
way to get around. Make sure you get a Travel Save stamp before your
first trip.
- Around Europe
— Plane: Air travel is the best way to get to the continent.
USIT often runs special student deals, and their rates are very reasonable.
Housing and Meals
Students enrolling at UCD will live in dormitories with other international and Irish students. Students will live in single rooms and have shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Students enrolling at Trinity will live in apartment-style residences at Trinity.
Cultural and Recreational
Opportunities
 Cultural
and recreational activities abound. The many sports and other clubs at
UCD and Trinity allow for regular interaction between Notre Dame students
and their Irish and international counterparts. The program staff at the
Keough Center also arranges outings to the theater and musical events
in Dublin. Much of Irish culture is centered around the pub life. Getting
a pint in the local pub is a great way to relax and meet some of the locals.
Every semester the Dublin program sponsors one or two trips over a long
weekend to such places in the beautiful Irish countryside as Clare, Connemara
and Wexford.
Health Care
Both Trinity and UCD have health care services on campus which are
free for students. Staff at the Keough Naughton Center will assist students with medical needs.
Pre-Professional Majors
If you are thinking of applying to medical school or any of the allied health professions, please check the study abroad section of the ND PreProfessional Home Page at the following link: www.nd.edu/~preprof.
Mendoza College of Business Majors
Please check the study abroad instructions on the MCOB site for an outline of the procedure to follow in completing a 4 year plan of study and obtaining academic approvals at the following link: General Information: Undergraduate Advising
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