Why Choose University College Cork? - Quinnipiac University Department of Cultural and Global Engagement In Cork City, Ireland Student and Family ...

Quinnipiac University
Department of Cultural and Global Engagement
            In Cork City, Ireland

    Student and Family Guide: Fall 2021

 Why Choose University College Cork?

Academics
Quinnipiac and University College Cork work together to provide our students with:
wide ranging academic study, high quality and innovative learning, social and
personal development, and the extraordinary opportunity to live and learn outside
the classroom! Quinnipiac students must take 12-16 credits at UCC to be considered
full time so that their financial aid will transfer.

Students who need BIO211 Lecture and Lab will be required to take this course
online (Asynchronous) with QU while studying at UCC to stay on track and fulfill
their QU course requirements.

Students will potentially fill QU course requirements with courses that fall under:
social and natural sciences, humanities, fine arts, major and minor requirements
and breadth electives while attending UCC. This will depend on course availability at
UCC. Flexibility is extremely important when studying abroad. The goal is for
students to stay on track and graduate QU on time. It is crucial that students plan
with their academic advisors the flexibility for participating in a study abroad
experience. UCC in the world university rankings

Location
University College Cork is located in Cork City, Ireland. This is found in the
southeastern area of Ireland. It was voted ‘best place to live in the world’ due to
security, freedom, family, community life, political stability, gender equality, income,
health (The Economist 2005). It was also voted “World’s 5th best country for a long,
healthy life, good education and good standard of living” (Human Development Index
2009). Take a look at the History of UCC

The University is approximately 15 minutes walking distance from the city center.
Cork is the second largest city in Ireland, located on the south coast, 160 miles south
west of the capital, Dublin. The greater Cork area has a population of more than
200,000. The city is a busy seaport and is the home of a large number of industries
including electronics, pharmaceuticals, brewing and food processing. The
surrounding environment is as varied as it is beautiful. Cork is ideally situated at the
head of the inlet of Cork Harbor with the sea just to the south; mountains, hills and
river valleys to the north and east; and the well-known Lakes of Killarney a one-and-
a-half hour drive to the west. Things to do in Cork. and Why I love Cork! The
ultimate guide to vising Cork

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UCC CAMPUS
The university was established in 1845 and today is one of Ireland's most
prestigious universities. It is the home campus to more than 20,000 students,
including nearly 2,400 international students who attend UCC for a semester or
year. The University College Cork has a main campus containing the majority of
academic buildings while some buildings are located outside the actual campus. The
UCC campus is noted for its mature well-wooded grounds containing several
Californian Redwood trees. UCC was the first university in the world to be awarded
the status of a Green Campus by the Foundation of Environmental Education and An
Taisce. We want you to really enjoy your time spent in UCC and to feel supported
and encouraged from the first moment you thought of studying with us, to your
graduation and beyond. University College Cork 360° VR campus experience

Safety and Security
Student’s safety is of our utmost concern. QU requires appropriate sickness,
accident, medical, and security evacuation insurance as a condition of participating
in any study abroad program. Therefore, all students participating in UCC’s abroad
program are required to purchase QU’s Study Abroad Accident and Sickness
Insurance Plan, including Medical and Security Assistance (contracted through third
parties) Please feel free to review the policy. Students will receive an onsite
emergency protocol at pre-departure. Please refer to the U.S department of state for
current travel conditions in Ireland. How Safe is Cork. We recognize Covid is still a
concern and will continue to follow the CDC and state dept guidelines/requirements
for travel to Ireland. Please note the US Embassy in Ireland information for travel to
Ireland. Ireland's COVID-19 Data Hub

COVID
We will continue to monitor and evaluate COVID in Ireland as well as travel restrictions
and protocol requirements overseas. We encourage you to apply to this program, but
please note that at any time if deemed unsafe by QU, the host partner, government or
other official entities the program may be suspended, and students will be informed
immediately.

As we get closer to departure, all students will be required to enroll in QU’s
comprehensive medical and security overseas insurance through our partner Cultural
Insurance Services International(CISI) This is a suggested site from CISI to better
understand travel restrictions/protocol and COVID cases abroad. Please discuss with your

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family unit if overseas travel is something you feel comfortable with before making a
decision to move forward with the process.

Housing
Quinnipiac students reside in self-catering student apartments close to campus.
Students will have their own bedrooms, bathrooms, personal broadband Internet,
and share a living area and kitchen with other QU students. The housing will have a
24-hour warden available and has a security gated entrance “Loved the location by
campus and city”-UCC Alum
Due to housing capacity the Fall and Spring will be restricted to a certain number of
students.

Orientation
Representatives of Quinnipiac University will travel with the group of students to
Ireland. The students will be provided with a guided cultural transition to living and
learning abroad. The orientation includes a welcome breakfast, a dinner, onsite
cultural workshop, UCC welcome program and a lot of guided support. “I was
adequately prepared by QU”-UCC Alum

    Past Cultural Experiences.

    •   The Ring of Kerry in the past has been scheduled during the first few weeks
        in Cork, Ireland. This gives the students a chance to see the different
        destinations Ireland has to offer and submerge them in Irish History and
        Culture.
    •   There is a Farm Weekend offered with limited spaces. This trip has a small
        cost to pay for transportation for the weekend. The students travel to stay
        with an Irish couple who live on a dairy farm. The students are able to eat
        real Irish food and experience an Irish home.
    •   Students will be provided with ticket entrance to Blarney Castle.
    •   Wellness Weekend with activities focused on the mind and body’s health.
    •   Excursions can vary from semester to semester depending on what is
        available.

Resident Director

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Mary Steele is the resident director for Quinnipiac Students. She lives in Cork and is
                         very accessible for students. She is there throughout the
                         entire semester abroad for students who may have
                         questions, concerns, medical support, or just need someone
                         to talk to. Mary facilitates all of the excursions for the
                         students. “Mary was a huge help and a great mentor/support
                         system”-UCC Alum

Important Dates (dates are subject to
change)
    •   Information Session 1: March 24th, 9:10pm
    •   Information Session 2: March 25th, 9;10pm
    •   Monday April 15th Application Deadline
    •   Monday April 26th Commitment Deadline
    •   May 1st Flight payment are submitted: Flight payment is non-refundable
    •   Withdrawal dates
    •   After May 1st ($150 fee assessed and flight cost is non-refundable)
    •   After July 15th (housing costs are non-refundable)
    •   After September 21st (Full housing and Tuition/Program fees are non-
        refundable. If any costs are recoverable by overseas program a credit will be
        provided on student’s account.
    •   August TBA: Pre-departure session.
    •   September 21st Students depart from USA (Date subject to change)
    •   September 21st -24th : QU/UCC onsite orientation (Date subject to change)
    •   December 18th Students depart back to USA (Date subject to change)

Eligibility
    •   GPA- 2.80. Students with a GPA lower than this will be unable to participate
        in the program.
    •   All Quinnipiac students must abide by the QU conduct policy to study abroad.
    •   Students should meet with their academic advisors to discuss if studying
        abroad fits into their academic schedule and if there are any restrictions in
        regard to GPA within their program of study.

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Program Costs
Quinnipiac Costs Fall 2021 Study Abroad
QU Tuition and Housing 33,470
Overseas Insurance on average is $43 per month.

Students who receive financial assistance at QU may apply their financial aid to
study abroad tuition and room, including federal aid, state grants, college grants
and scholarships. Work-study will not be applied.

Withdraw Policies
Withdrawal from UCC initiated by the student, QU, the Program Providers, and/or the
Host Institution may result in, but not limited to, a loss of housing, flight, program fees
and/or tuition. Regardless of the reason and effective date of withdrawal, it is the
responsibility of students to immediately notify QU's Department of Cultural and Global
Engagement in writing to understand the implications of their withdrawal actions
Depending on the circumstances of the withdrawal, the student may be subject to QU’s
student conduct process. If QU, the Program Providers, and/or the Host Institution cancel
a program (even after the program has started) for reasons beyond its control including
but not limited to government actions (including those restricting travel), pandemics, fire,
flood, explosion, earthquake, or other natural forces, war, civil unrest, accident, terrorism,
any strike or labor disturbance, or any other event similar to those enumerated above (a
“force majeure” event) participants are not guaranteed refunds. If there are recoverable
costs, they may include, program fees including tuition, housing, program specific
social/cultural activities/excursions, safety and security insurance, administrative cost,
and organized flights. Many of these costs are paid before the start of the program and are
not typically recoverable. It is essential that students understand these financial
commitments in advance to committing to the Study Abroad program. There is no refund
credit for a student who is suspended or expelled from the program for any reason.

Student Immigration
You will get your immigration card once you arrive in Ireland. At the airport they
will stamp your passport for a certain length of time (usually one month). You have
until this time to go to the Garda Station in the city to get your immigration card.
This cost is currently €300. Immigration Cards are issued by the Garda National
Immigration Bureau. Payment will be by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or
Laser). Cash/Bank drafts/Postal Orders are not acceptable. Guidance and support is
provided once in Ireland to obtain the immigration card.

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Program Inclusions
    •     Tuition/Housing
    •   • Single rooms with single bathrooms inside or outside the room
    •   • 1 token for Laundry Wash and Dry per week
    •   • Bed linen starter pack on arrival
    •   • Kitchen fully stocked with pans, glasses and silverware
    •   • Transportation to and from the arrival and departure Irish airports on pre-
        determined dates
    •   •24-hour access to an on-site Resident Coordinator
    •   •Quinnipiac On-Site Orientation in addition to the UCC Orientation
    •    Seasonal Excursions
    •   •Admission to Blarney Castle
    •   •Farewell Celebration Dinner
    •   •All University bells and whistles…pool, gym, sports, clubs, societies, etc.
        Check out UCC/Cork gym facility!

Personal costs that students are
responsible for
(Part of QU tuition and room costs)
    •   Meals
    •   Insurance
    •   Airfare
    •   Immigration Card on arrival
    •   Transportation to and from USA Airport
    •   Transportation within Cork City
    •   Leisure Travel
    •   Souvenirs
    •   Extra Bedding
    •   Toiletries and supplies
    •   Academic materials, lab fees,

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•   Change fees in regard to any adjustments made in flight departure from
        Ireland.

        Personal Student Costs (these costs are estimated, and depend on current
                              exchange rate and lifestyle.
                                      Airfare= 1,000
                                   Books, lab fees = 300
                                Personal Expenses= 1,500
                                      Meals =2,500
                                 Immigration Card = 500
                             Total Estimated costs = $5,800
          Compare the cost of living between two countries

                                    Contact:
                          study.abroad@quinnipiac.edu

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