Bucknell in Northern Ireland

Learn about the Bucknell in Northern Ireland experience.

"Conflict and Peace in Northern Ireland (EDUC/PSYC 330)"

2011 Program Dates: May 14 - June 4


Bucknell in Northern Ireland 2011 ("BUNI' 11") is a three-week, service-learning, study-abroad program for students interested in post-conflict peace-building. The 1.5 credit course (no prerequisites) includes readings and seminar sessions during the spring semester (every other week) in addition to academic work during the three week trip. Service-learning placements are tailored to students' interests, and include public schools, trauma treatment centers, community peace-building organizations, government and political offices, arts organizations, and newspapers.  The program home base is Derry/Londonderry, a vibrant, metropolitan, yet manageable city that saw much of the history of the sectarian conflict. A weekend stay in Belfast and a day trip to the gorgeous North Antrim Coast are planned as part of this year's program. 

 

 

Course Information:

EDUC/PSYC 330 Conflict and Peace in Northern Ireland meets the Global Connections requirement, and students can register for either EDUC or PSYC credit (requests for other departments can be considered).

 

Application Information:

Bucknell in Northern Ireland 2011 Program Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15

Admission is on a rolling basis, so earlier applications will be prioritized (the program is capped at 20 students).

 

*Students who will be abroad during the spring semester may apply for the program, but must agree to do the academic work required by the program during the spring semester (e.g., readings and response papers and viewing podcasts of the orientation sessions)

Program Costs:

Total Program Costs: $7,000 (estimated)

The program costs includes course tuition, round trip airfare from Newark to Belfast, in-country transportation, lodging and excursion fees.  This figure does not include most meals and personal expenses, which typically total around $300-$500.  Financial aid is very limited, and application for it is made through the Financial Aid Office.

For additional program information pleas contact one of the program directors:

Bill Flack, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
bill.flack@bucknell.edu

Sue Ellen Henry, Associate Professor, Department of Education
sehenry@bucknell.edu