Rollins in Dublin

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The Rollins Internship Program in Dublin offers students the unique opportunity to work and study in Ireland - Europe’s hottest economy. The expansion of Ireland’s economy has been described as one of the “economic miracles” of the last decade, earning it the title of the “Celtic Tiger”.

Positions are available in business, computers, finance, government, health care, journalism, law, marketing, museums and social services, just to name a few areas. Dublin is a multifaceted city, and there are many other possible internship placements that can be arranged.

Students work for fourteen weeks, and generally have the responsibilities of an entry-level position. An internship provides a chance for students to experience the “real world” in their chosen field, with all the advantages of living in Europe. Students intern four days per week, and take a course that will introduce them to the people and culture of Ireland.

The goal of the semester is to introduce students to Irish life, business and culture through the internship, the academic course, interaction with the host family and a range of excursions.

Dublin is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, encompassing a unique blend of the old and the new. Dublin has it all - culture, history, nightlife, great people and a warm welcome for everyone. You will have the opportunity to experience the excitement and diversity of its many resources and treasures - whether historical, architectural, political, cultural or intellectual - during your internship. Some aspects of life in Dublin you will experience simply by living and working there; others will be discovered through excursions arranged by the program; yet others will depend on your own initiative in exploring the city that will be your home for four months.

Students receive a total of sixteen semester hours credit: eight semester hours credit (ungraded) for the internship, four semester hours (graded) for the writing of a daily academic journal, attendance at required meetings and seminars and the submission of a final paper on the internship experience, and four semester hours (graded) for the academic course.

Dr. Eamonn Slater teaches the academic course, The Social Structure of Modern Ireland. He will make maximum use of your time in Ireland through several field trips of historical and cultural interests. Students will visit Northern Ireland, the Aran Islands and the Boyne Valley.

SPRING '02 CALENDAR

January 10 Arrive Dublin
January 11-13 Orientation
January 15 Internship begins
March 16-18 Long Weekend
March 22 - April 7 Semester/Easter Break
May 2 Internship ends
May 4 Depart Dublin

Students who participate in the program must be responsible, culturally sensitive, willing to work hard, and able to work independently. Placements are generally the equivalent of an entry level position, and students should expect that it will take a few weeks for the internship to develop, to show that they are capable, trustworthy, and dependable. Students who successfully complete mundane, routine tasks well are generally given more challenging work because they have proven that they have the ability to follow through on tasks assigned, and can be trusted to work independently.

Students should think carefully about their reasons for wanting to work in Dublin for a semester. An internship can provide valuable work experience, and in some cases, open up new career paths. Dublin is an exciting international city - a mecca for young people who are attracted by its bustling economy and sense of style. However, in no way should the program be considered a holiday for credit. Students will generally commute thirty to forty five minutes from their homestays to their placements, work a minimum of seven hours per day for four days per week, and on the whole take away from the experience what they put into it. Employers will expect students to treat the position seriously and to behave in a professional manner. With the right attitude, the internship will be a fantastic, rewarding experience.

Living with Irish hosts for the semester provides students an inside perspective on Irish society. Homestays are available in South County Dublin, at a distance of between six to eight miles from the city center. Public transport is excellent, and students will have a travel pass. Your host will provide breakfast and the evening meal during the week and all meals on the weekend. Students receive a weekly lunch stipend. A bus travel pass is provided to all students for their commute to the internship site.