Summer Abroad
EIL programs challenge young people to open their
hearts and minds to the world. Each program immerses participants
in the daily life of another culture. http://www.usexperiment.org/countries/ireland.html
Discover Ireland / Community Service in Belfast
Starting in Cork your 33 day journey through Ireland
takes you walking the hills and kayaking throughout the picturesque
County Clare or biking around the Gaelic-speaking Aran Islands before
taking a week out as guest of an Irish family. The culmination of
this programme is the18 days spent in Belfast where you spend time
working with Protestant and Catholic young people who want to build
a more peaceful future together.
Youth for Understanding
Youth For Understanding is one of the world's oldest,
largest, and most respected international exchange programs. Through
the exchange experience, YFU students gain skills and perspectives
necessary to meet the challenges and benefit from the opportunities
the fast-changing global community has to offer. http://www.yfu-usa.org/
Homestay and Community Service in Kerry, Ireland
Spend
four weeks living with an Irish family while sharing your skills
with the local community in Kerry, one of the most beautiful regions
of Ireland.
People to People
The People to People Student Ambassador Program
provides opportunities for high school students to explore the
world, learning about the
history, government, economy and culture of the areas they visit.
People to People Student Ambassadors travel overseas for two
to three weeks during the summer to learn, share, and represent their
communities and schools. http://www.studentambassadors.org/destinations/celtic_discovery.asp
Celtic Discovery
Your journey blends cultural exploration with
inspiring activity. Each day promises to be different from the
one before
as you visit
London, England; Dublin, Ireland; Cardiff, Wales; and many historic
villages and picturesque settings between them. Come experience
an important part of the world as an adventurer and a scholar. |