Program Package

$4,500/person

Fee includes:

(does not include airfare to Ireland)

  • 3 credits in GRI 345, GRI 499/699, HGPS 421, PSC 407Q/607Q, SOC 345, SOC 497/697 or SOC 764
  • 10 nights, double occupancy lodging (check-in June 7, check out June 18)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Some group meals
  • In-country public transportation
  • Guided tours, entrance fees and cultural activities

Participants are responsible for:

  • Participants are responsible for transportation to and from Ireland, passport/visa fees, individual sightseeing and incidental expenses, and all meals except those listed above. If a student decides to stay in Ireland after the program end on June 18, they are responsible for the additional cost.

June 1-21, 2027

Online course work: June 1-4 and June 21

Location: Belfast and Derry, Ireland

Fees need to be paid at time of registration.

Pre-trip orientation: TBA


Open only to students traveling to Ireland.

Courses:

GRI 345: U.S. Writers of Color (may satisfy COl0)

GRI 499/699: Independent Study

HGPS 421: Concepts in Peace Studies and Nonviolence (may satisfy CO13)

PSC 407Q/607Q: Political Violence

SOC 345: Social Movements and Collective Behavior (may satisfy COlO or COll)

SOC 497/697: Special Topics in Sociology

SOC 764: Special Topics in Social Psychology

Professor:

Ben Fields, Sociology

About the Experience:

Social psychologists have long recognized the importance of identities in defining our social world and create and interfering with successful interactions. Drawing on this lens, we will take a deep dive into one specific area of conflict, peace and reconciliation: Northern Ireland. In this course, students will learn theories of identity, interaction and emotion, and they will apply these to the specific geopolitical, historical and cultural situations in Northern Ireland.

The course will include five days of online learning including readings, reflection papers and online discussion alongside a 10-day, intensive trip to Northern Ireland. While on the trip, students will engage with faculty from Northern Irish universities (Queens University and Ulster University) as well as cultural and historical visits. At the conclusion, students will write a paper detailing one area of the conflict that they think can be informed by the social psychological and political theories that they learned in the front end of the class.

Things to Consider:

There is a lot of walking (at least 4-5 miles every day) during the program. There are many cultural differences to understand and respect. The passport must be valid before travel.

Cost:

$4,500 (including $500 deposit, refundable only if class is cancelled) must be paid to the University in advance. It covers domestic transportation and housing, activity fees, accompaniment of faculty, travel insurance, tuition and admission processing fees, excursions and some group meals. International flights, as well as lunch and dinners, are not included.

Contact:

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the program!

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  • Deposit and registration through MyNevada
  • It is required each student register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which is a free service provided by the U.S. Department of State https://step.state.gov/.
  • Additional University travel documents are required to be completed prior to departure (no exceptions). Contact Academic Credit Options at ACO@unr.edu. Program pending approval from the University Travel Office.

University credit, included in the fee, will be earned in:

  • 3 credit course GRI 345, GRI 499/699, HGPS 421, PSC 407Q/607Q, SOC 345, SOC 497/697 or SOC 764

For registration assistance, please contact ACO.

For course content information, please contact the course instructor.

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A $500 non-refundable deposit must be paid to obtain permission to register in this program. Deposit is applied toward total program fees of $4,500. All fees are required to be paid in full at time of registration.

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If you drop the program, for any reason, and a replacement participant cannot be found to take your place, a refund may not be possible. Due to the costs and logistics of travel programs, refunds will consist only of that portion of the payment that is retrievable from the various agencies used in providing the program.

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When shared accommodations are required, students will normally be assigned a roommate consistent with University policy.

Students who, for reasons of privacy, personal comfort, religious belief, gender identity, medical needs, or other personal considerations, prefer not to share a room may request a single room for an additional cost. Single rooms are subject to availability, and the student will be responsible for the additional cost associated with single occupancy.

Students are not required to disclose the reason for requesting a single room. Students may talk confidentially to the program instructor(s) about any concerns.

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It is imperative participants acquire valid U.S. passports and any other required travel documents. Passport processing may take 10-12 weeks, so plan accordingly. Depending on the country, you may be required to apply for a visa. The cost of visas can vary widely across countries. Check with the U.S. Department of State. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should check with the embassy of your home country and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department to determine if you need to take any action on your passport.

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The University acts as an agent for the companies and individuals whose services have been engaged in the carrying out of the tour and, in consequence, accepts no responsibility for accidents, damages, baggage losses, delays due to strikes or to faults of any company used for carrying out this tour. Prices are subject to change without notice. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time prior to departure or in the course of the tour. In the unlikely event that the services or accommodations are not available as stated, due to reasons beyond our control, we will make every effort to provide accommodations of equal standard and quality for your safety and convenience. After the initial nonrefundable deposit, refunds will consist only of that portion of the payment retrievable from the various agents. If the final payment is not received by Dec. 1, 2026, it will be assumed the participant has withdrawn from the trip.

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness. The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study- and intern-abroad programs worldwide.

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship

The Fund for Education Abroad provides financial support for U.S. undergraduates to study overseas, with a preference toward rigorous, immersive academic programs and under-represented students.

Golden Key Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship

The Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship is a $5,000 award given to a Golden Key International Honor Society member to be used toward overseas study.

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Study Abroad Grant

The Society awards 75 study-abroad grants of $1,000 to students who have earned a GPA of at least 3.75 on a 4-point scale. Applicants do not have to be society members but must attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter.

Student Loans

You can use either regular FAFSA loans or special study-abroad loans to help finance your trip. You also can use military scholarships and some other academic scholarships.

Notes:

  • Dates and costs are subject to change depending upon rate increases and currency exchanges.
  • A portion of program fees may be used to pay hosting expenses.