May 19 - 28, 2024
IDIS/POLYS 1900: Introduction to Peace Studies
3 credits
This course will use the Irish troubles as a case study for Introduction to Peace Studies. It will use the Irish conflict to learn about the origins of conflict, barriers to conflict resolution and challenges to reconciliation.
Prior to traveling, students will learn about the origins of conflict on the inter-personal, national and international levels in this 3 credit course.
Spring 2024
Program cost: $2,000*
Includes: airfare, accommodations, most meals, on-the-ground transportation, on-site support, orientation.
Does not include personal expenses.
*Price subject to change.
PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Payment schedule:
First payment: December 2023
Second payment: January 2024
Third payment: February 2024
Fitchburg State University thanks the Ann Hyland Zimmerman Irish Culture Fund Scholarship that has reduced the cost of our program to Ireland.
Sample Itinerary (from 2022 program)
| Day 1 | Depart from Logan Airport to Dublin, Ireland |
| Day 2 | Greeting at Dublin airport by API Resident Director 10:30 a.m. Arrive at StayCity accommodation-Saint Augustine street-42-76 St Augustine St, Usher’s Quay, Dublin 8, D08 AHX2; check-in API Health and Safety orientation Walking tour Welcome lunch at Quay Restaurant, Temple Bar Free Evening |
| Day 3 | Easter Rising walking tour Trinity College Library and Book of Kells tour |
| Day 4 | GPO Witness Tour National Museum of Ireland (Collins Barracks) Free afternoon/evening in Dublin |
| Day 5 | Cliffs of Moher Tour including, Kinvara and Dunguaire Castle, Doolin, and Galway City stop-offs |
| Day 6 |
Visit to EPIC-The Irish Emigration Museum-voted as “Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction” at the World Travel Awards in 2019! |
| Day 7 | Depart Dublin for Belfast via train Check in to hotel Premier Inn Cathedral quarter Peace Walls walking tour Free Evening in Belfast |
| Day 8 | Crumlin Gaol - Troubles Walking Tour Irish Republican History Museum Return to Dublin via train Free Evening |
| Day 9 | Free day in Dublin Suggestions - Guiness Storehouse, Phoenix Park, Jameson Distillery API organized farewell dinner |
| Day 10 |
Depart Dublin, Ireland |