Europe Study Abroad Program - Winter 2011
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 19-days (approximately) in
Europe,
- Ireland - Rosscarbery, Co Cork: 7-nights, 8-days
- France - Paris: 3-nights, 4-days
- Italy - Rome: 6-nights, 7-days
All sophomore 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 Paris and Rome, students will complement their 'Masterpieces of Literature, Art and Music' and 'Global Cultures' courses.
Students will visit the four major basilicas and the Vatican museums, as well as many churches.
For reference, read the 'tentative' Rome 2011 schedule and Paris 2011 schedule
Rome Accomodation: CENTRO ACCOGLIENZA MINOZZI, Via Dei Gigli D'oro 15, 00186 Roma (right behind Piazza Navona) Google map.
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 complete the Final Report for their 'Global Cultures' course. The class looks at the evolution of modern post-Christian Ireland and contrasts it with traditional rural and Catholic Ireland.
Rosscarbery Accomodation: Celtic Cottages (right outside town square) Directions.
For students participating in the Study Abroad Program, JP Catholic will provide:
Students are responsible for:
| 2011 Schedule - Dates are final | |
|---|---|
| Travel to Europe | Friday, March 11, 2011 |
| First night in Rosscarbery | Saturday, March 12, 2011 |
| Depart Rosscarbery for Paris | Saturday, March 19, 2011 |
| First night of Paris accommodation | Saturday, March 19, 2011 |
| Class in Paris | Sun-Tues, March 20-22, 2011 |
| Paris-Rome: overnight train | Tuesday evening, March 22, 2011 |
| Class in Rome | Wed-Mon, March 23-28, 2011 |
| Leave Rome for US | Tuesday, March 29, 2011 |
| Spring Quarter begins | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
Notes:
- We recommend you purchase a multi-city ticket from San Diego - Dublin and Rome - San Diego from a US airline (United, Delta, Continental or US Airways). Note: Fares fluctuate daily.
- Once in Dublin, you can either:
- BEST OPTION: Take a BUS: Aircoach bus from Dublin airport through Dublin to Cork. Note: In travelling to and from Cork from Dublin Airport you will transfer buses in Westmoreland Street, Dublin. From Cork to Rosscarbery, you should take Bus Eireannn. See the Cork-Rosscarbery bus schedule and the Cork-Cork Airport bus schedule and also Cork-Cork Airport-Kinsale bus schedule
- Fly from Dublin to Cork (Ryanair or Aer Arann) and take a bus from Cork airport - Cork - Rosscarbery (second best option).
- You can fly from Cork and Dublin to Paris every day on either Aer Lingus or Ryanair.
- Parents and siblings are welcome to join the Ireland and Paris classes at their own expense.
- Parents and siblings are welcome to join the Rome class using Virgilio Tours.
- Students are recommended to travel via Bus Eireannn in Ireland,
- 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.