Overview

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as EuroLearn, offers semester and year abroad programs at Institute of Technology Carlow.

Ireland has recently been named by The Economist Magazine as the best place in the world to live. They said “… Ireland wins because it successfully combines the most desirable elements of the new (the fourth-highest GDP per head in the world in 2005, low unemployment, political liberties) with the preservation of certain cozy elements of the old, such as stable family and community life.” 

At the Institute of Technology Carlow, every effort has been made to combine a stress-free location with top-level academic programs and facilities that are the leading edge in a number of key disciplines both nationally and internationally. 

In the current academic year, the Institute has a student body of almost 4,500 and an academic staff of 200. All of this in a town of 20,000 people with healthy industrial and business sectors. 

Carlow, just 80 kilometers from Dublin, is one of the largest inland towns in the country and with its strong industrial base, makes an ideal choice for the location of an Institute of Technology campus. The Institute benefits from continuous investment by the Government in the student learning environment and boasts excellent computing, multimedia, and library facilities in a state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centre. The Institute is also internationally renowned for research in the areas of Biotechnology, Engineering, and Marketing.

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Location

Located in the island's sunniest region - the sunny southeast, the county is ideally located to explore the Wicklow Mountains, the medieval city of Kilkenny, the Viking settlements which grew into Waterford city and Wexford town, and of course, Dublin, Ireland’s exciting capital city. With its rural location, Carlow provides the ideal setting for learning with all the essential services but without major urban distractions. Their large campus is situated on the banks of the beautiful river Barrow just five minutes walk from the center of town.

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Academic Highlights

Study abroad students have access to a wide range of programs. These include:

• Industrial Design
• Product Design Innovation
• International Business
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• Computing
• Computer Games Development
• Software Engineering
• Analytical Science
• Food Quality Management
• Industrial Environmental Science
• Industrial Biology
• Industrial Biology with Bioinformatics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering

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Housing

Student housing is provided adjacent to the campus or in Carlow town center. The International and Accommodation offices assist the students in finding the best type of accommodation to suit their requirements.

In the past, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students have stayed at the Carraig Abhainn Village. This student village is located across the street from campus. Carraig Abhainn is a low rise, high quality, privately owned development comprising of 38 fully fitted self catering apartments. Thirty five of the apartments cater for 4 people with two single rooms and one twin room with ensuite bathroom. A further three apartments have a bedroom with ensuite facilities specially designed for students with disabilities. These fully furnished apartments include cable television and wireless internet access and have laundry facilities on site.
 

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University Services

Arrival

The International Office will arrange airport pickup and transfer you to the pre-arranged accommodation in Carlow.

Library & Computer Access

The Learning Resource Centre, which incorporates the Library, is a state-of-the-art facility allowing students the use of hi-speed broadband and wireless connectivity as well as access to a national and international database of publications. Students will also be able to access class notes and related material through their personalized accounts.

Support Services

The International Office at the Institute is dedicated to supporting students in all aspects of their time in Carlow. The office operates an open door policy and can assist students with a large range of issues.

Other student support services include:

• Chaplaincy
• Careers & Employment Office
• Counseling
• Health Service
• Physiotherapy
• Accommodation Office
• Computing Services Centre

The Institute also has on-site banking, retail shops, and extensive dining facilities.

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Orientation

In addition to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program, all students will participate in a university specific orientation. Students are provided with welcome packs upon arrival containing useful information on the Institute, the town, and their program of study. A special registration/induction day is organized for international students where they are personally introduced to the various service providers within the organization.

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Scholarships Available

The Institute of Technology Carlow supports GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students with Irish heritage through the Irish Homecoming Study Program (IHSP) Initiative. GlobaLinks study abroad students attending IT-Carlow for an academic year will be eligible for a scholarship of €3000 (EU) per year. Upon acceptance, students must demonstrate Irish Heritage with a passport or birth certificate from a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent. No additional application is required.

In addition to this scholarship opportunity, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad offers many other scholarship opportunities and resources for students. Learn more.

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Get Involved Abroad

Extracurricular Activities

As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad participant, you will be directly enrolled as a student in the university abroad. This allows you to take advantage of every opportunity to be culturally integrated in the campus environment and culture by participating in university activities with resident students. The Institute encourages all international students to participate in the clubs and societies as an excellent way to integrate and socialize with people from different backgrounds. Students are also invited to attend various events and trips throughout the academic year, which are organized through the International Office.

Some of the more established societies include drama, video, music, human rights, environmental issues, and astronomy as well as academic groups covering areas such as computing, design, and marketing. All this as well as the many sports clubs which include Gaelic games, soccer, rugby, badminton, hiking, basketball, martial arts, fencing, athletics, and boxing. 

Community Involvement

Getting involved abroad can enable you to meet local students, make a meaningful connection with your campus and community, and enhance your study abroad experience. Your coordinator will connect you with local resources if you wish to volunteer for community projects through your host university. It is important for you to find the right combination of academic, cultural, and leisure activities in order to take full advantage of international learning and cultural immersion.

All students are encouraged to participate in volunteer activities at or near their campus, where permitted under host-country immigration regulations. Service learning is an integral piece of a well-rounded education, and we support students’ efforts to integrate into the local culture through volunteer activities. Students are provided with information on volunteer opportunities on campus or within the community during the orientation and preparation process.

Example of how you can get involved in the community:

Carlow Volunteer Centre

Immerse yourself in the community of Carlow by participating in local volunteer work! http://www.volunteercarlow.ie/

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Special Programs and Excursions

The International office organizes trips and special events for study abroad students. Recent trips have included hiking in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains, a guided tour of Medieval Kilkenny City, and boat trips to the Aran Islands.

Many study abroad students also undertake independent travel to Europe. One of Europe’s largest airlines, Ryanair, is based in Ireland and offers flights to many destinations including Barcelona, London, Paris, and Rome for as little as one cent each way (plus taxes & charges) if booked sufficiently in advance.

Other events organized by the Institute office include International Days, Irish Cultural evenings, as well as the traditional staple of Student Union activities. EuroLearn study abroad students will be able to participate in a series of seminars with industry and political leaders to discuss the Irish and European experience in their particular fields of expertise.

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Enhance Your Experience Online

Global Citizen Development

The new Global Citizen Development modules are online learning components designed to help you explore your study abroad destination and experience at a whole new level. These modules are not mandatory; however, we strongly encourage your participation as they will introduce you to the opportunities and challenges you may encounter when participating in a study abroad program, as well as expose you to cultural insights and knowledge about your host country to help make your program abroad even more successful and fulfilling. Through the 3 modules, you will refine your skills in cross-cultural observation, adaptation, and communication.  

Course Catalog

If you have any questions about course availability, please contact studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org. 
 

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Ask an Alumni

Ever wonder what it's like to live in Europe? Are you having trouble finding the right university for you? Speak to students that were already there! They are truly experts on their universities and cities, and want to help you go abroad too.

Email studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org with your name, email, and your specific program of interest and we'll email you with the contact details for one of our 20,000 alumni!

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Fees

Fee Includes

All fees are quoted in US Dollars unless otherwise specifically stated. Program Fees include tuition for full-time semester status, university and program administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), health insurance, ISIC card, and the Bridging Cultures Program. Tuition fees are based on the arts and social science tuition charged by this university. There may be higher tuition associated with certain disciplines. Where applicable, this difference in tuition will be added to the total Program Fees. Fees include all pre-departure services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing support (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Housing Fees are not included in the Program Fee and will be billed separately depending on the specific accommodations placement. A housing deposit is not included in this fee. Where required to reserve accommodations in advance the student will make direct payment for the refundable housing deposit. Students who select “personal apartment living arranged upon arrival by the student” will only be charged the Program Fees, and housing costs will be paid on arrival by the student.

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Programs in Europe Coordinator

Name: Katiana Brenner Title: Senior Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services Department: Europe Programs Team BIO: As an outreach and student services coordinator for the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad European programs, Katiana handles enrollment and returned student services for programs in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Katiana graduated with a BA in French from the University of Northern Colorado. She spent a year studying abroad in Dakar, Senegal and has also spent some time in the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, and Ireland.