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*Application extended through February 3, 2025!!!
Galway is a charming city in the west of Ireland where the locals refer to themselves as "Galwegians." It is the fifth largest and fastest-growing city in the country and is known as "Ireland's Cultural Heart." Home to numerous castles, cathedrals, and museums, Galway has an interesting history and culture interwoven with many myths and legends. The city, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle, is also known as a hub for the arts and hosts numerous festivals and celebrations throughout the year. The National University of Ireland was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Galway and is host to numerous student societies, namely the Literary and Debating Society and the Film Society.
Things to Do and See:
Check out the Cliffs of Moher (
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/amazing-places/cliffs-of-moher/); Connemara National Park (
https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/visit-us/); and visit one of its four beaches
Program Description:
The Galway program is hosted by the University of Galway, one of Ireland’s foremost centers of academic excellence. Students will explore a variety of different site-specific themes that draw heavily on Irish history, culture, including 3 day trips typically including to the Aran Islands, Ailwee Caves and Cliffs of Moher, and Clonmachoise. The location in Western Ireland on the Connemara Peninsula is both culturally vibrant and naturally beautiful. Students will also have the opportunity to attend the theater and arts events which flourish across the city.
Students will live in university apartment-style housing, equipped with kitchens for student use.
Course Information: Students will take 2 courses during the summer program. Students can earn 6 credits on the summer program. One course taught by W&M faculty, that all W&M students take. Students will have a choice in taking one of two courses selected at the University of Galway's Irish Studies Summer School, along with other study abroad participants from other institutions. Students will receive transfer credit for these courses, taught by University of Galway faculty. Examples of courses anticipated for Summer 2025: Literature and Film and History. More information will be provided once course timetables are finalized at University of Galway.
All W&M students will take:
CSCI 220: Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Topics) 3 credits
Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of cybersecurity and global cybersecurity challenges related to computer networks and international critical infrastructure. The course explores how malicious actors and hackers attack computers and networks and how to protect against these threats. This is a hands-on learning course where students will be exposed to and perform various types of computer network testing techniques to understand the process of mitigating risks associated with cyber-attacks. Legal implications and ethical issues are discussed throughout the course.
Pre-requisites: None (*Programming or Computer Networks experience recommended)
In addition, students will choose between 1 of 2 courses offered by the University of Galway Irish Studies summer school:
Irish Studies courses to be updated when timetable is finalized!
There is a required 1 credit course to be taken in the spring term prior to departure, which you will be registered for following program acceptance. This course is designed specifically for students going on the summer program and is intended to enhance your cross-cultural understanding of Galway and to cover a variety of pre-departure information.
Course is taught by W&M faculty. Grades will appear on the W&M transcript and will be included in GPA calculations.
***1 credit course will meet Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:50pm after spring break***
W&M Faculty:
Matthew A. Chapman, Ph.D. (Dr Chap)
Term:
Arrival Date: June 15, 2025
Departure Date: July 12, 2025
Deadlines:
Application ( $75) deadline:
December 2. EXTENDED to FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Deposit ($750) March 7
Final Payment: April 1
Application fee information:
The application fee is due by the deadline and should be paid online at the
GEO Marketplace Store. Whoever is making the payment will need student 93#, email, and phone number. The application fee is refundable in the event that you are not accepted into the program or the program is canceled by W&M.
Program Fees:
2025 Program fee: $7800r
Students are responsible for airfare, visa fees if applicable and some meals.
To view the estimated costs for this program and important payment information, please visit here. Reves Summer Scholarships are available for this program.
If applying for a Reves Summer Scholarship, please apply to the W&M faculty-led application BEFORE applying to the Reves Summer Scholarship.
Program Features:
Some meals
CISI insurance
Housing
3 day trips
W&M credits taught by W&M faculty
Fulfills COLL 300
Transfer credits for Irish Studies course
Eligibility:
- Students must be an active W&M undergraduate student in good standing, not on academic or disciplinary probation during time abroad, and eligible to take classes at the W&M Williamsburg campus to study abroad.
- Students must successfully complete 1 credit virtual summer course.
- For more information about eligibility, please visit our Policies that Affect You page.
Handbook:
Click to view the Summer Abroad Handbook 2025
