Would you like to study abroad in Dingle, Ireland? Well, the School of Communication, Media and the Arts (SCMA) has a program for you.
Source: Instagram, @shuindingle
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The difference between studying in Dingle vs. SHU in Fairfield rests in the culture and the different topics you can learn. This experience broadens a student’s horizons in a unique way.
“There are five amazing media-related classes available in Dingle throughout the year for the long and short-term programs. Each class gets you out of the classroom and into the vibrant creative town of Dingle,” said Prof. Dara Jauch, who teaches in Dingle.
Jauch teaches two courses within SCMA in Dingle: Capturing Your Irish Adventure and an Internship Module.
“For the Internship Module, I organize a media based role for the student with a local business in Dingle for the semester,” said Jauch.
There are many options for studying abroad at SHU and many classes you can take within SCMA in Dingle.
“In addition to hands-on learning and professional development opportunities throughout the semester, students are immersed in the beautiful and welcoming Dingle community,” said Renee Pang, Director of Global Education.
“While Dingle may seem remote, it has a thriving creative scene. From speaking to students, experiential learning is a huge thing,” said Pang. “Exposing the students to the media community and industry that exists in Dingle possibly makes it a bit different to home. We don’t have large studios but we do have amazing outdoor landscapes and top-class resources at our fingertips.”
There are many professors and resources both at SHU and abroad in Dingle to aid students’ education.
“If anyone is already in SCMA in SHU, at SHU Dingle we recommend taking media related classes as they expose you not only to the history of film in Ireland, but you also get to do lots of practical work in Capturing Your Irish Adventure and with the Internship module,” said Jauch. “With all the above classes, you get exposed to the Dingle media industry, which also immerses you in the community and culture of West Kerry.”
According to the SHU in Dingle website, studying abroad in Dingle allows students a chance to learn how to frame the world and enrich their college experience with a semester or short term abroad.
Sophomore Molly McDonald is currently studying abroad in Dingle and is enjoying her experience there. She feels it is a great learning environment where you get to experience lots of new culture and meet new people.
“I truly am so thankful that I get to be here because of the environment that I am in,” said McDonald.
Sunniva Halverson contributed to this article.
