Creative Writing in Dublin, Ireland
Florida International University
 

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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults Subject Areas • Creative Writing		Quick Look • Location: Dublin - Ireland • Host Institution: Trinity College • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Ireland is the only country in the world with a musical instrument as it's national symbol: the harp. It's mythology is laden with bards and poets - in ancient times one could not be a warrior unless one was a poet as well. Ireland has a grand literary tradition, from Jonathon Swift to Bram Stoker and more Nobel laureates for literature than any other country: Joyce, Yeats, Beckett, Heaney. Trinity College is one of the world's most respected academic institutions."And Dublin is a city of bookstores, theaters and literary landmarks, and a true party town, with music and poetry in hundreds of venues seven nights a week." What could make this a better place to write poetry? Learning from world class poet Campbell McGrath, of FIU. Traveling with an eclectic group of fascinating people from ages 18 to 80, from all over America. An experienced group leader to make your travel easy. A price so cheap you almost can't live at home for the same price. That's Creative Writing at Trinity College in Dublin 2007. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Courses are available for undergraduate or graduate credit, credit at other institutions, or may be just audited by those who wish to take classes for fun. Eligibility Minimum age is eighteen. Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory Program Costs $3,950 Costs Include:  Airfare to and from Dublin, Ireland. Housing at Trinity College. Day trips to Howth and Ireland's Eye. All ground transfers. Computer, lab, and lecture hall fees. Music Pub Crawl, Book of Kells, and other attractions. Financial Aid Yes. All matriculating, degree-seeking students admitted to FIU are eligible for Financial Aid, which covers the full cost of the trip and tuition. Only student loans up to a total of $4000 are available for summer programs. To be eligible, you must be a full time student (six credits for the summer). Dates July 5, 2007 - July 31, 2007 Contact Florida International University Creative Writing in Dublin 2007 3000 N.E. 151st Street, ACI, Room 335 North Miami, FL 33181 Tel: 305-919-5857 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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