Dublin is both the largest city and the capital of Ireland. Located in the center of the eastern coast, it is an economic and cultural hub for this island country. Recent surveys in Europe have named Dublin the best capital city in Europe in which to live. Additionally, Dublin has the fastest growing population of European cities; with some estimating that 50 percent of the city is aged 25 and younger. Youthful and culturally diverse demographics make this an ideal location for student internships.

Placements are customized around each student's academic background, any relevant work experience, and career goals.  Interns can expect to work full-time (about 40 hours/week) and report to a supervisor who will act as a mentor to both work and non-work related topics.  On-site coordinators and fellow interns also provide excellent resources and a friendly support network.  Weekends are free and can be spent exploring the vast city of Dublin, visiting neighboring cities, or hopping around Europe.

In addition to providing professional opportunities, Dublin also boasts a number of excellent entertainment options. Explore castles, museums, and art galleries or simply grab a friend and head to the local Irish pub. Whether you are interested in historical literature and arts, the boisterous sporting events or the colorful music scene, there is a something for everyone to experience in Dublin.

Potatoes, harps, shamrocks, Guinness, the good people (leprechauns), Kilkenny Castle, pubs, Dun Aengus, and an excellent pre-professional internship opportunity.

Shanowen Square is a new apartment complex designed especially for student use. It is located approximately 3 miles from Dublin city center, across from the campus of Dublin City University in the Glasnevin/Santry neighborhood. Shanowen Square is well served by public transportation with a number of buses running frequently to the city center as well as connection services to the DART commuter train service.

Internships are customized for the applicant and based on their academic background, field of interest and resume. The following are sectors in which previous interns have been placed:

Business & Industry:

financial services
consultancies
treasury departments
investment and pension funds
reinsurance
public relations agencies
advertising agencies
marketing agencies
human resources departments
IT & telecom
software development
retail
hotels & tourism
food & beverage producers

Media, Arts & Literature

newspapers/magazines
broadcast news (radio & TV)
television production/development
film production/development
on-line news portals
publishers
literary journals
theaters
art galleries
museums
film festivals
dance companies
fashion

Law, Politics & Social Sciences

criminal & civil law
legal advice centers
political parties
European Parliament
think tanks
advocacy groups & NGOs

Healthcare, Psychology & Social Services

hospitals
research laboratories
occupational/physical therapy
neuropsychology
adolescent rehabilitation clinics
adult rehabilitation clinics
AIDS awareness
homeless shelters
refugee information services

Education

adolescent outreach
educational consultants
adult education
educational policy organizations
research organizations
children’s cultural centers

*Additional placements may be available

June 14 - July 31, 2010

$4,995

• Internship placement
• Housing
• Health and Travel Insurance
• Airport Pickup
• Support Services

1) Students must be enrolled full time at a U.S. College/University

2) Students must receive credit for their internship from their home university*

*Jacksonville University does not issue credit for internship programs.

March 1, 2010.

• Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
• Complete the IEP Pre-Placement Form
• Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211