CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

Name: CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Dublin, Ireland
Brand: CEA CAPA Education Abroad
SKU: 15343
Rating: 4.88 (67 reviews)

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Location

Ireland
- Dublin

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Subject Areas

Biochemistry Biology Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Cultural Studies Earth Sciences Economics Engineering European Studies Finance Gender Studies Health Sciences History Humanities Information Technology International Business International Relations Law Literature Marketing Mathematics Natural Sciences Philosophy Photography Physics Political Science Psychology Service Learning Sociology +21

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Provider

University

Dublin City University

Degree Level

High School Diploma

Housing

Apartment Dormitory Host Family

Language

English

Pricing

Price Details

Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.

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Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes

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About Program

Home to hundreds of U.S. corporations, Dublin is the perfect place to study or intern abroad. Its multicultural influence makes it a hub for art, culture, history, religion, literature, business, and politics. Pub crawls, kayaking, and ghost tours are just a few of the things this walkable city offers!

You can study at the Dublin City University, the International School of Business, or at CEA CAPA’s Dublin Study Center, located in the heart of the city where the traditional Celtic and modern worlds meld! Set on a dynamic and youthful downtown campus, the CEA CAPA Dublin Center takes you out of the classroom and into the city, where you’ll enjoy first-hand encounters with local culture and more.

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.

Neurodivergent Support

CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

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Impact

Sustainability

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom
Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support
Courses offered in English that fulfill major and general graduation requirements
Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone
Career workshops, Internships Abroad, and Alumni Ambassador positions

About Dublin City University

City

Dublin

Students:

17,000

Year Founded:

1975

Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland’s University of Enterprise, is a top young global university and continues to transform lives and societies through education, research and innovation in Ireland and around the world. DCU is committed to global engagement through the formation of new and sustainable alliances with strategic global partners. The International Office at DCU is committed to international engagement through the management and development of international partnerships, international student recruitment and student mobility through relevant study abroad and exchange initiatives.

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Academics 4.15
Support 4.95
Fun 4.5
Housing 4.65
Safety 4.8

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I would definitely recommend Dublin as a study abroad location! Dublin is a great city filled with great diversity, but still rich in Irish history and culture. The people in Ireland are truly kind and willing to help. The Irish are very proud of their country and love to welcome people to experience the country they are so proud of. Dublin is an easy city to adapt to because it is so easy to get around. Within no time, I was able to feel comfortable in Dublin and call it home. There is so much to learn about Dublin and the country as a whole. There are always places to visit or see in Dublin, during free time. Dublin is a rich, lively city that took my heart very quickly.

I LOVE IRELAND

What would you improve about this program?

Amount of time it took for home institution to receive grades from the semester abroad, but i understand it is an important lengthy process.

Pros-
Great experience working and taking classes abroad
CAPA faculty are willing to help you with anything
Friendly people
Making lifelong friends from around the world
Easy to travel around the country using public transportation
Great food from around the world
Everyone is passionate about sports

Cons-
Living area was small (Dorms)

Dublin is definitely my home away from home now. From the very first day, there was a level of comfort that I couldn't even comprehend. It wasn't some magical far off land, different from everything I know: it was a city. While I didn't quite have my footing on the first day, I remember looking around at all the people and feeling like I belonged. What made things really easy for me was the welcoming I got from my roommates upon walking into the dorm. By the end of the semester and returning to Dublin mid-summer (after a wallet-draining trip to other European countries), I saw it through a new lens. Dublin felt like just as much as a home to me as my actual home in the states. I looked around at all the buildings and had to say goodbye to the place I lived for 4 months. Somehow I ended up in the same place I was before venturing off to study abroad: sad to leave my home. One thing I learned on that last day was that I became confident enough to face my fears. Doing things that scare me is almost an adrenaline rush, rather than paralyzing. I also knew that my goodbye to Dublin wasn't forever and that I'd see all of those buildings and friendly faces soon enough.

What would you improve about this program?

One thing that can be improved is the process of being picked up from the airport. It's great that they offer that service so we aren't roaming around a new country by ourselves, but somehow the person picking me up didn't. After a red-eye flight and utter exhaustion, the last thing I needed was to be stuck at the airport for an hour and a half frantically calling my mom at 3am (her time). However, the situation was resolved and I made it to the school in time for check in.

Studying abroad was the best decision I ever made in my life. I chose CAPA because I was drawn to the fact that they offered the chance to study and explore abroad, but also an opportunity to work abroad. My internship through CAPA was my first and I truly learned so much. Working in Dublin made me learn so much about the Irish work style as well as learn about myself and my strengths. Studying abroad allowed me to grow as a person and put me in situations that gave me more confidence in myself. Studying abroad allowed me to travel, learn, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

What would you improve about this program?

I wish CAPA Dublin had more travel activities or more activities that embraced the Irish culture like watching a Rugby game or having Irish step dancers perform for us.

Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to study abroad in college! There are so many options of cities to go to or programs to choose from, but I have no regrets about choosing CAPA in Dublin. The internship component is what really drew me in. I am hopefully pursuing a career that will allow me to travel and deal with people from different cultures. Being able to tell employers that I already have experience working in a different culture is going to be a huge boost to my resume! One of my favorite moments of my semester abroad was traveling to my internship placement on my first day. I consider myself an outgoing person, but I can have a lot of reservations about new places and situations. I was extremely nervous about having to figure out the Dublin bus system, and how to navigate through the city. However, I really put myself out there, and found my office with no issues! I was welcomed by an extremely friendly staff, and felt really great about myself. This was only the first sign that this semester abroad would teach me a lot about myself, and my ability to overcome fears. The Irish people are so welcoming, and I felt integrated into the culture very quickly. The food is delicious and the views are incredible. I am counting the days until I am able to return!

What would you improve about this program?

If I have to change one thing, it would probably be the accommodations. The good part was that I was living right on campus of the college, so I was extremely close to all my classes, the fitness room, dining hall, etc. However, the apartments were pretty small (especially the bathrooms). Sometimes I felt like I ran out of space!

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The program was very nice. The food was multicultural and very fresh. I took Irish history before and it was neat to see some places like the Irish GPO and monuments from the revolution. Flights are also very cheap from country to country, so you can see a lot of Europe. CAPA also gives an internship, which is a huge boost to a resume.

What would you improve about this program?

I would add a meal plan.

I was really nervous about going abroad, but I was determined to follow through with it. At my home institution I commute, so I had never lived with anyone besides my family. I was also very nervous about making friends because I'm quite shy. CAPA was extremely supportive and the Dublin staff always tried to help when it was needed. The weekly "Tea at CAPA" was a great way to talk to the Dublin staff about how my experience was going and if I was having any problems. At one point I injured my foot and they were able to set up an appointment for me. The flats on campus were comfortable (although the mattresses were very springy) and there was a kitchen so my flatmates and I could make food whenever we wanted to. I ended up living with 3 amazing women and we all got along great! CAPA also provided bus passes, so transportation in the city was easy. The best parts of the CAPA program were the excursions and classes. The classes weren't fully lecture-based; we were able to be immersed in the Irish culture and explore Dublin by going outside of the classroom. The trip to the Cliffs of Moher was spectacular and a fantastic way to end the program. Overall I'm glad I made the choice to go abroad and I was extremely happy with the program and location I chose.

What would you improve about this program?

The improvement I would make goes all the way back to arriving in Dublin. There were several flights coming in, depending on where students were coming from. I arrived on the first flight and the pick-up to take students to the college was not there. This led to a lot of confusion upon arrival as students were expected a sign saying "CAPA Dublin" or something similar as soon as they arrived. I would suggest sending the drivers to the airport earlier if possible, so that those students arriving first are not confused and feeling rather helpless.

Dublin was a fabulous, lively city with more to do than I could squeeze into six weeks. The city was just a few hours from the most breathtaking sites in Ireland, including Galway, Cork, and many other suburban landscapes. The program provided the upmost support and the class I took to coincide with my internship was very helpful to adjust to Irish culture.

What would you improve about this program?

The location of the apartments was in very close proximity to a more dangerous area of the city. However, I was never personally put into danger in Dublin.

Response from CAPA: The Global Education Network

Dear Alex,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback on the Dublin program! We are excited to learn about the impact it has had upon you, and look forward to hearing about where your experience takes you from here.

We are sorry to hear about your perceptions of your safety during your time in Dublin. Dublin is a very safe city, and the security of our students is a top priority in any location in which our students are accommodated, alongside being reflective of Dublin’s global nature. Distinctions between environments at home and abroad can impact a student’s sense of the place in which they are living.

We would be curious to hear more about what led to this sentiment and will reach out to you directly to discuss further.

Cheers,
The CAPA Team

By CAPA The Global Education Network on August 28, 2015

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I always wanted to study abroad for as long as I could remember and finally found the perfect program with CAPA through my University's business school. I wanted to do an internship in addition to taking classes in an English-speaking country, so CAPA's Dublin, Ireland program was ideal. I was able to take classes relevant to my major, as well as gain professional experience in my field of study at my internship.

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

CAPA provided us with almost everything we needed over the summer. We stayed in an "aparthotel" called Staycity, where the lobby was open 24/7 with receptionists and the apartments were cleaned once a week. It was in a perfect location as well, so I really enjoyed living there!

CAPA also provided us with insurance, public transportation within the city, tuition fees, and used our information to place us into our internships for us. We were responsible for our meals and weekend trips.

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

Don't get carried away with spending money as if you were on vacation! It's great to treat yourself and try new things once in a while to make the most of the experience, but always remember that you are living there for an extended period of time that might cause your expenses to really add up! Local grocery shops are very inexpensive in Dublin, so take advantage of buying groceries to cook at home instead of eating out all the time.

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

Almost everyone's schedules are different, depending on your internship and classes. The standard week is two and a half days of your internship and three days of classes, sometimes with the two overlapping. Here and there our schedules got flipped around so that we would have three-day weekends, allowing us more time to travel around, not only Ireland but the rest of Europe as well.

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

One of my biggest fears going into my experience was definitely how my internship was going to be. I was nervous to be the only American in an office full of Irish locals, but was pleasantly surprised to find that my company had employees from all over the world. Everyone was so welcoming and eager to help me learn, giving me the best experience I could have had.

Is there anything you would have done differently on this trip?

One thing I definitely would have done differently was my packing strategy. People always say to pack light, but I really wish I packed lighter. Not only did I end up having to pay overage fees both on the way to Europe and on the way back to America, but I also didn't end up using a lot of what I brought with me. Be realistic and remember there are stores across the pond too in case you forget something!

Alli Wilfer

2013 Alum

Luz Arregoces

2015 Alum

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Julius Moyo

Program

CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

Julius Moyo - CAPA Program Manager. Julius Moyo earned his Bachelor of Science in Communication from Boston University, and he joined the team of Program Managers at CAPA’s Boston office in August 2012. His interest in international education is motivated greatly by his own experience travelling to various corners of the globe as a child. His favorite thing to do in a foreign city is to experience the public transportation system, and he continues to collect transit maps from the various cities he’s visited. During his time at Boston University, Julius directed enrollment services and clientele outreach for the largest student-run after school program in Boston. He also greatly enjoyed advising first year students, and looks forward to assisting students through the pre-departure services team here at CAPA.

Did you study or intern abroad? If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Julius: I did not intern or study abroad, and it is one of my biggest regrets about my time as an undergraduate. I attended a university that championed its study abroad opportunities: most of my peers spent multiple terms abroad. Between on-campus jobs, leadership positions I enjoyed holding and coursework for my minor, my only option was to consider a Summer abroad. At the time, I didn’t realize how many different ways I could financially incorporate a Summer term abroad into my undergraduate experience – which ended up being one of the main reasons I didn’t end up spending a term abroad.

What aspect of working at CAPA inspires you the most?

Julius: During my time at CAPA, I have had multiple opportunities to advise students whose semester abroad would be their first time out of the country (and sometimes out of state). Watching each student navigate his or her own fears, anxieties, challenges and successes in a unique way is exciting to watch. In part, I attribute the supportive community CAPA provides through its experienced staff and engaging academic and cultural programming to these student successes.

How do you see the field of international education changing over the next 10 years?

Julius: I certainly foresee many variants of the International Education experience eventually becoming hallmarks of the undergraduate curriculum here in the United States. The opportunities to broaden one’s sociological perspective, witness – and contribute to - globalization first hand, as well as to fully immerse themselves in a holistic personal growth experience are endless, and I feel that employers, campus administrators and parents (oftentimes the financiers) are beginning to embrace this more commonly.

If you had to choose one, what destination would you recommend to prospective students? Why?

Julius: While I generally assert that each CAPA location presents itself as an ideal urban classroom to any student dependent upon what he or she seeks from the experience, I thoroughly enjoy advising students on the CAPA Beijing Program. Here lies an opportunity for any US student to experience one of the most historically impactful economic, cultural and political landscapes in the world. Students on the program live in an international student dormitory at one of Beijing’s most well known institutions: I feel that this residential opportunity presents itself as a truly dynamic cultural (and social) opportunity for many of our students.

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering going abroad?

Julius: As a Program Manager, I work with students through their pre-departure process. I think the one thing many students wish they did was begin planning earlier for their term abroad. Conversations with your family, academic advisors, financial assistance office advisors and your study abroad office can really be pivotal in shaping your experience. Something as simple as applying for a passport can end up costing more money (and stress) than necessary when done at the last minute as you prepare to embark on your journey.

Any tips for first time travelers?

Julius: My number one tip for a first time traveler is to never let a bad day or a bad experience ruin your trip. It’s all about the journey, after all; and sometimes, this will include rude people, bad luck, a tough case of culture shock or even just a runny nose. It’s important to grow from any setbacks or discouraging moments, and remember to laugh them off while you enjoy all the seemingly meaningless (and sometimes indescribably life-changing) moments during your time abroad!

Anne McDonnell

CAPA Manager of Pre-Departure Services

Susanne Bach

Dublin Resident Director

Location

Location:

Dublin

Currency:

Euro

Weather:

Jan-Mar

50 F / 36 F

Apr-Jun

64 F / 41 F

Jul-Sep

68 F / 50 F

Oct-Dec

57 F / 37 F

Airports:

Dublin

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Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and is the largest city in the country steeped in rich and interesting history, strong literary and musical traditions, and a laid-back culture.

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Program Details

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Program Highlights

Response from CAPA: The Global Education Network

Alumni Interviews

Grace Vitale

Why did you choose this program?

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

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

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

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

Is there anything you would have done differently on this trip?

Staff Interviews

Julius Moyo

Did you study or intern abroad? If so, where and what inspired you to go?

What aspect of working at CAPA inspires you the most?

How do you see the field of international education changing over the next 10 years?

If you had to choose one, what destination would you recommend to prospective students? Why?

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering going abroad?

Any tips for first time travelers?