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The study abroad program, unlike most other college programs, is both intensive and focused.
The program is specifically designed to expose the student to the European culture and markets, as well as to exploring the heart of the Catholic Church,
and its rich history and art.
 The Study Abroad Program includes 14-days (approximately) in
Europe,
- Italy - Rome: 7-nights, 8-days
- Ireland - Rosscarbery, Co Cork: 7-nights, 8-days
All sophomore and junior year students are strongly encouraged to participate.
Rome, the capital of Italy and more importantly for Catholics around the world - it is where the Pope lives. Rome, according to a legend, was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus in 753 BC.
The Vatican City, the sovereign territory of the Holy See is an enclave of Rome. It is the smallest country in the world.
The Vatican is home to Pope Benedict XVI, St Peter's Square with the St Peter's Basilica,
the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms and other important works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Giotto, and Botticelli.
In Rome, students will take a 5-day intensive 'Masterpieces of Literature, Art and Music' course in Rome. Students can expect to visit the
four major basilicas and the Vatican museums, as well as many churches.
Ireland is a small island at the western edge of Europe.
Ireland experienced an economic boom, beginning in the early 1990's, which transformed it from one of Europe's poorer countries into one of its wealthiest.
From ordinary Irish people being faced with emigration or poverty to Irish missionaries and artists
traveling the world teaching and learning, emigration has played a major part in Irish society. It is estimated that over 40 million people in the US are of
Irish descent.
Rosscarbery, Co Cork is a historic Cathedral town featuring a great town square with nicely decorated buildings with traditional shop fronts.
Ross is an ancient seat of learning rich in history and tradition. It grew up around a monastery, which was established by St. Fachtna in the latter half of
the sixth century. The town was once a university town attracting scholars from continental Europe when Ireland was known as the Island of Saints and Scholars.
Ross is set in picturesque surroundings overlooking a sandy inlet of the rugged West Cork coastline.
It is less than 1 hour from Cork city and is an ideal location for exploring scenic West Cork.
In Ireland, students will take a 5-day intensive 'Global Cultures' course. Students will look at the
evolution of modern post-Christian Ireland and contrast it with traditional rural and Catholic Ireland.
For students participating in the Study Abroad Program, JP Catholic will provide:
Instruction
Accommodation for 13 nights (March 1 - 13)
Students are responsible for:
All airfare: US-Ireland-Italy-US
All local transportation
All food expense
All miscellaneous expenses, including museum entry charges
Medical insurance
A valid passport (no visas are required)
Students will travel to Europe on February 28th, 2009.
| Schedule - please book your tickets |
| Last day of class in SD |
Friday, Feb 27th, 2009 |
| Travel to Europe |
Saturday, Feb 28th, 2009 |
| First night in Rosscarbery |
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 |
| Class begins in Rosscarbery |
Monday, March 2nd, 2009 |
| Class ends in Rosscarbery |
Friday, March 6th, 2009 |
| Leave Rosscarbery for Rome |
Saturday (3/7) or Sunday March 8th, 2009 - your choice |
| First night of Rome accommodation |
Saturday, March 7th, 2009 |
| Class in Rome |
Monday-Friday, March 9-13, 2009 |
| Check out of Rome accommodation |
Saturday, March, 14th, 2009 |
| Optional: Time to travel in Europe |
March 14-29th, 2009 |
| Latest day to return |
Saturday, March 29, 2009 |
| Spring Quarter begins |
Monday, March 30th, 2009 |
Notes:
- We recommend you purchase a multi-city ticket from San Diego - Dublin (departing Saturday Feb 28th) and Rome - San Diego from a US airline (American, Delta,
Continental or US Airways). Currently, this ticket costs around $1000. Fares fluctuate daily.
- Once in Dublin, you can either:
- Fly from Dublin to Cork (Ryanair or Aer Arann) and take a bus from Cork airport - Cork - Rosscarbery (best option).
- Take a Bus Eireannn bus from Dublin airport - Dublin - Cork - Rosscarbery (cheapest).
- Rent a car and share the expense. (Great for a driver over 25 and 5 people sharing the cost).
- You can fly from Dublin to Rome every day on either Aer Lingus
or Ryanair.
You can fly direct from Cork to Rome on Sunday, March 8th, but not on Saturday March 7th, on Aer Lingus
- Students are encouraged to travel in Europe after classes end at their own expense.
- Parents and siblings are welcome to join both the Ireland and Rome classes at their own expense.
- Students are recommended to travel via Bus Eireannn in Ireland,
and you should obtain an
Open Road Pass.
See the Cork-Rosscarbery bus schedule
- While in Rome, students should buy a CIS (carta integrata settimanale) - weekly ticket that is valid for unlimited trips on the bus and metro for 7 days
from the date you first use it. Tickets may be purchased at tobacconists or from vending machines at the train station and in the metro stations.
Price: 16 Euro.
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