|
JP Catholic is launching its study abroad program in Winter quarter of 2009.
All sophomore and junior year students are strongly encouraged to participate.
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 18-days (approximately) in Europe,
- Ireland - 10 days
- Italy - 8 days
Rome is the capital city of Italy with a metropolitan area that has a
population of about 4 million. 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, all 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.
Galway is a beautiful city in the west of Ireland. Its population is about 75,000
and it is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland.
Cork, another beautiful Irish city, is in the south of Ireland. Its population is about 120,000
and it is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland.
In Ireland, all students will take a 5-day intensive 'Global Cultures' course in both Galway and Cork. 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
dorm-like accommodation for approximately 17 nights
Students are responsible for:
All airfare: US-Ireland-Italy-US
All local transportation
All food expense
All miscellaneous expenses, including musuem entry charges
Medical insurance
A valid passport (no visas are required)
Students will travel to Europe in late February/early March 2009. Much more details will be posted later.
| Tentative Schedule - do NOT book your tickets |
| Last day of class in SD |
Friday, Feb 20th, 2009 |
| Leave San Diego/LAX |
Tuesday, Feb 24th, 2009 |
| Arrive Dublin/Shannon |
Wednesday, Feb 25th, 2009 |
| Arrive Dublin/Shannon-onto Galway |
Wednesday, Feb 25th, 2009 |
| Class in Galway |
Thurs & Frid, Feb 26th & 27th, 2009 |
| Travel to Cork |
Saturday, Feb 28th, 2009 |
| Class in Cork |
Tues-Thurs, March 3-5, 2009 |
| Fly to Rome |
Saturday, March 7th, 2009 |
| Class begins in Rome |
Monday, March 9th, 2009 |
| Class ends in Rome |
Friday, March 13th, 2009 |
| Leave Rome |
Saturday, March 14th, 2009 |
| Spring Quarter begins |
Monday, March 23rd, 2009 |
Notes:
- Students are encouraged to travel to Europe on or after the last day of classes in San Diego and to remain in Europe after March 14th at their own expense.
- Parents and siblings are welcome to join the Rome class at their own expense.
- 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: 16,00 Euro.
|
