Ireland Programmes 2019-20

Ireland Programmes 2019-20

UCEAP Arrival and Orientation Information

Fall 2019

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1. Edinburgh Study Centre Contact Details a. UK & Ireland Social Media

2. UCEAP Orientation in Ireland a. UCEAP Orientation i. Orientation Dates and Venue ii. Orientation Accommodation iii. Directions to UCEAP Orientation iv. UCEAP Orientation Programme b. Host University Orientation

3. Tips for Arriving Early in Ireland a. Host Institution Accommodation

4. Other Useful Tips a. Luggage b. Mobile Phones c. Money d. Jet Lag

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UCEAP Edinburgh Study Centre Contact Details

There is no UCEAP office in Ireland ? the UCEAP Edinburgh Study Centre will be your closest point of contact whilst in Ireland.

You will meet ESC staff at orientation

UCEAP Edinburgh Study Centre 25 Buccleuch Place Edinburgh, EH8 9L N

Tel: +44 (0)131 662 8988 E-mail: adundon@sc.eap.ucop.edu

Emergency Number (only available from within Ireland): 1 800 812 672

ESC staff will be here to assist you with any academic or health-related matters throughout your time in Ireland

Social Media: Keeping Connected

UCEAP Ireland Facebook

UCEAP UK & Ireland Instagram

UCEAP UK & Ireland Blog

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UCEAP Orientation in Ireland

Failure to attend the entirety of the UCEAP orientation in Ireland may result in dismissal from the programme.

All students must read the UCEAP Programme Guide and Pre-Departure Checklist, both of which contain essential information regarding your time abroad:

Pre-Departure Checklist

Ireland Programme Guide (see link in Pre-Departure Checklist)

UCEAP Orientation Dates and Venue

The UCEAP orientation will take place in Dublin prior to your host orientation and host accommodation move-in date.

Irish Host University

Trinity, UC Dublin, NUI Galway, and

UC Cork

UCEAP Orientation Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express, Dublin

City Centre 28-32 Upper O'Connell Street

Dublin 1 D01T2X2

Check-in at UCEAP

Orientation Accommodation

Before 3pm, 29th August

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UCEAP Orientation Start Time (in hotel reception)

3pm, 29th August

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Check-out at UCEAP

Orientation Accommodation

9am, 31st August

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Orientation Accommodation

UCEAP has pre-paid 2 nights of your UCEAP orientation at the Holiday Inn Express, Dublin City Centre. You will be staying in twin rooms with another UCEAP student of the same gender. If you have any special requirements, please inform the Edinburgh Study Centre immediately.

If you require any additional nights, please arrange and pay directly to the hotel.

Check-in: From 2pm onwards; however, if your room is available, the hotel will allow you to check-in early. Alternatively, you may store your luggage in the locked storeroom.

Directions to UCEAP Orientation

You can fly to Ireland directly from the US, or via one of the larger UK airports. We recommend that you fly into Dublin International Airport.

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 Dublin Airport to the Holiday Inn Express on Upper O'Connell Street: By Taxi: Costs 20-25. Hassle-free and worth the cost if you have a lot of luggage. If you are arriving later in the evening, we strongly recommend purchasing a taxi directly to the hotel. By Bus: Costs 7. The Airlink Bus 747 towards Heuston Rail Station will take you from the Dublin Airport to Dublin city centre. You can get off at Cathal Brugha Street, where the hotel is just across the road.

If you are travelling to Dublin from another city in the UK or Ireland, or from Shannon Airport, and would like information on how to get to the orientation, please contact adundon@sc.eap.ucop.edu.

UCEAP Orientation Programme

You are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, and will need around 15 for lunches.

Day 1: 29th August

Please meet promptly at 3:00pm at the Holiday Inn Express reception.

1. A quick welcome session, where you will meet UCEAP Edinburgh staff and other UC students on your programme.

2. ESC staff will give a quick Health and Safety presentation.

3. Early group dinner.

Day 2: 30th August

Breakfast will be included at the Holiday Inn Express.

1. ESC staff will give Academic and Cultural presentations.

2. A fun activity in Dublin with ESC staff.

3. Group dinner and Irish music & dancing show!

Day 3: 31st August

Breakfast will be included at the Holiday Inn Express. Check-out is at or before 11am.

1. Travel to your host university accommodation. ESC staff will provide each student either a bus ticket to your host city or 10 for a taxi to your residences.

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