Ireland: Thriving Communities | Fall 2024

Status

Closed

Trip Destination

Castlebar, Ireland

Approximate Price

See Cost Information Below

Trip Date

10/19/2024

TO

10/27/2024

Application Deadline

04/30/2024

APPLY NOW

Cost Information

If you do not enroll in the Be World Ready course, you will be responsible for the full Global Learning Experience cost of $5,000+ (subject to change). Prices may vary slightly for Global Learning Experiences. For other Be World Ready programs, refer to the approximate costs listed on their respective webpage.

Program Information

This opportunity is available to all Niagara College students who: 

    • Are currently enrolled in and returning to the School of Community Services Program at Niagara College 
    • Have not yet taken part in a Be World Ready IFS experience since beginning their studies at Niagara College 
    • Are in good academic standing at the time of selection and prior to departure 
    • Are actively enrolled in a program at Niagara College during the term(s) of travel 
    • Agree to enroll in and complete the General (SOCL 1128) or Liberal (IDPL 9103) elective course in the Fall 2024 term (September – December 2024) & identified vocational course OR agree to pay the full amount of the trip if not participating in the Be World Ready Course (Up to ~6K, depending on IFS destination).
    • Students who do not wish to complete the 14-week Be World Ready course, during the fall 2024 term will be required to attend 2 in-person pre-departure training sessions, complete the 3 module self-directed pre-departure training modules, and the post-experience in-person debrief. For this, you will receive a BWR certificate for your portfolio and a $500 BWR grant applied to your student account upon return.

Cost for Domestic Students for “Castlebar, Ireland” is : $700

Physical Intensity

Moderate - Walking around city, uneven terrain/inclines, sitting for day trips, longer periods of standing during site visits

Accommodations

8 Nights in Hotels, Round Trip Airfare

Meals

Breakfast included at hotel, meals included on flights

Steps to Apply

  1. First, complete the Eligibility Survey here to make sure you qualify.
    • 5 minutes to complete
  2. Click here to register for the “Ireland: Thriving Communities” IFS
    • Approx. 30 minutes to complete, you will need a digital photo of your passport
  3. Confirmed eligible students will receive the instructions to make the $700-$1000 one-time payment by April 19th, 2024 to confirm your seat on the IFS.**If not registering for the BWR course, you will be supplied the full flight amount to be paid upon confirmed registration, along with instructions for program payment by April 19th.
  4. Receive email confirmation that your seat has been saved from [email protected].
  5. Get your suitcase out!

Ireland: Thriving Communities | Fall 2024

Join Be World Ready this fall and experience the magic, enchantment, and beauty of Ireland!  Known for its lush green landscape and rolling hills, Ireland is truly a magical and enchanting land where fairies exist and leprechauns roam.

Arrive in Dublin and hit the ground running to get yourself acquainted with this majestic country that you get to call home for the 7 days. We head straight to the west coast to the quaint village of Castlebar in County Mayo.  Join your peers and engage in thought-provoking activities and seminars at the Atlantic Technological University.

The next 5 days of your time abroad will be spent in one of Ireland’s fastest-growing communities – Castlebar! Named after an 11th-century castle, Castlebar began as a small market town and has grown into a prominent community in County Mayo. Castlebar was recently named as one of the best places to live, study, and work in Ireland. Revealed: The town offers the best ‘work-life balance’ in Ireland | Irish Independent. While in Castlebar we will have the opportunity to learn alongside leaders in Irish community services at the Atlantic Technological University and visit local industries to discover the impact that social services have on Castlebar’s community. This will include the impact of regional initiatives, the benefits of engaging locals to be active and caring for the vulnerable.

They say that seeing is believing and what better way to learn why Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle than to sign up today and put travel and enhanced education on your calendar this Fall!  Ireland is waiting for you.

This opportunity is only open to specific programs and years as noted below:

  • Child and Youth Care/ year 1, term 2
  • Early Childhood Education, year 1 terms 1 & 2
  • Educational Assistance & Adult Supports, year 1 terms 1 & 2
  • Recreation Therapy, year 1 term 2
  • Social Service Worker, year 1 terms 1 & 2

By participating in this IFS you will satisfy 2 credits:

A General or Liberal Elective Credit: SOCL 1128 OR IDPL 9103

AND the following Course Equivalences:

  • Child and Youth Care: CYCP1310 Communities, Systems and Social Innovation
  • Educational Assistance & Adult Supports: RECL 1221 Recreation for Inclusive Communities
  • Recreation Therapy: RECL 1440 Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation
  • Social Service Worker: SOWK 1404 Leadership in the Workplace

You must currently be in one of the above programs in the noted year and term at the time of applying for this trip, to receive both course credits!

DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 30, 2024

Travel Visa + Immigration Documentation:

Students are responsible for researching and applying for any required visa(s) or ETIAS on their own; Be World Ready will not apply for any travel visa(s) or ETIAS on your behalf. Be World Ready will provide you with supporting documentation several weeks before your departure to apply for a visa as long as you have confirmed your appointment date to [email protected]. All international students will need to ensure that their Study Permits and Student Visas are not expired before the date of return from the international experience, to ensure that there are no challenges upon reentry to Canada. Travel restrictions and requirements for entry to Canada may change at any time. All travellers are responsible for remaining up to date with any restrictions and requirements for travel and re-entry to Canada leading up to and throughout their Global Learning Experience. Niagara College Canada will assume no responsibility for any changes to governing body travel restrictions, required documentation for travel or any refused entry as a result of change. BWR participants are encouraged to review the Government of Canada Website for the latest restrictions and requirements for entry to Canada, as well as to check entry requirements to their destination country as a Canadian citizen. If an ETIAS is not acquired, a visa appointment is not secured, or if a visa application is rejected, Niagara College and Be World Ready are unable to refund any payments made. All payments made towards the Global Learning Experience are final.

All international or domestic students, in full-time or part-time* status, and in good academic standing at Niagara College, are eligible for a Be World Ready grant to help offset the cost of their international experience. You must be actively enrolled in studies during the term of travel to participate. International Field Studies participation is permitted only for students who have not yet experienced a Be World Ready IFS since beginning their studies at Niagara College. Students will not directly receive grant money as the full value of the grant has already been applied to the final payment to offset the total cost of the learning experience abroad. For students who do not complete all grant requirements by established deadlines (including the time of submission), the full grant amount may be charged directly to their student account. Details on grant requirements will be shared with you as part of the mandatory Be World Ready (SOCL 1128 or IDPL 9103) course, which all students participating in a Be World Ready International Field Study must enroll in and successfully complete. Eligibility requirements can vary from term-to-term, and from one opportunity to the next. Please complete the eligibility quiz linked on the specific opportunity page to determine if you meet eligibility requirements.

*Part-time students, are defined by Be World Ready as those actively enrolled in a Niagara College program, taking a minimum of 2 classes during the term of travel that contribute to their program progression and credential completion. Students taking a class that does not contribute to a program would not qualify to participate in a Be World Ready International Field Study.

PROGRAM CONTENT

International German SME – Sustainability in Business and Technology

The Summer University Lingen (SUL) offers a unique insight into Germany’s economy and its successful internationally operating companies. You will have the chance to experience German economy at first hand by participating in exciting lectures by our dedicated professors and by visiting companies and meeting with their representatives. A great way to network and to receive access to the German labor market!

The backbone of Germany’s economy are family-owned medium-sized companies, the so-called German Mittelstand, which not only have high revenues but are also often huge players on the global market. The area of Lingen, where our Summer University takes place, is home to many Mittelstand companies. The companies have strong ties to the region while at the same time operating very successfully on an international and global market. The Summer University Lingen (SUL) will analyze the following questions:

• What is the structure of German economy and what are the challenges?
• What is the German Mittelstand?
• What are the key success factors of family-owned and medium-sized companies? How did they become internationally successful? How do they implement sustainability measures?

You will attend lectures on topics such as:

• Features of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• International Management and International Marketing
• International Human Resource Management
• Technology based SME

Besides the lectures, you will participate in group and project work as well as deal with case studies!

DATES

Until June 18 Application period –  you will be informed about your acceptance to the program shortly after applying
June 20 The program fee is due. You will find the banking information in your Letter of Acceptance
July 07 Arrival Day and Welcome Dinner
July 08 Beginning of the Summer University Lingen
July 08 to 12 Lectures and company visits
July 12 to 14 Three day trip to Berlin
July 15 to July 19 Lectures, company visits and final exam
July 19 Farewell Event
July 20 Departure

 

Program Cost Includes:

  • Program tuition/ content/ teaching materials
  • Program accommodations
  • Company visits with transportation
  • Various leisure activities
  • A weekend trip to Berlin (breakfast, travel, accommodations, city tour)
  • Travel Insurance

Not Included:

  • travel costs
  • meals in Lingen & Berlin
  • Additional expenses for leisure activities
  • VISA Fees (if necessary)
  • Passport or associated costs
  • Transportation to and from Toronto
  • Meals not listed in itinerary
  • Souvenirs
  • Items of personal nature
  • Departure Taxes or Additional Fees (Ex. Overweight Baggage)

The Be World Ready program at Niagara College prepares you for global success through education, exchange, and international experience. This program offers you the opportunity to experience culturally diverse learning environments, understand different perspectives and connect practical skills with a global mindset to help you launch your career.

A Global Learning Experience is a short-term study abroad experience that incorporates both vocational and cultural elements, while visiting some of the world’s most famous sights! All GLEs occur during Niagara College’s scheduled break weeks to ensure that students do not miss any classes.

Many of our GLE’s are customized for specific Schools and programs at Niagara College, allowing students to apply the skills learned in the classroom in a real-world setting.

Items included in the Global Learning Experience vary from one opportunity to another. You are encouraged to review the inclusions section on each GLE opportunity page. However, GLEs typically include round-trip airfare (where applicable), shared accommodations, travel insurance, and program fees as outlined in the itinerary. Participants can expect to purchase some meals on their own and will need to bring spending money for any souvenirs, tips, extra excursions, incidentals, transportation that is not included, or items of a personal nature.

No. All aspects noted as included in the overall cost of the selected Global Learning Experience are mandatory with no exceptions made. Our GLEs are developed using group pricing and we cannot deviate from the inclusions by individual request. 

No. Students cannot book their own flight in any way or alter the flights confirmed by Be World Ready. The round-trip flights as confirmed by Be World Ready are part of the package pricing, and the group is to travel to and from the destination country together.

These are our Niagara College Global Learning Experience policies, and we cannot deviate from them, as they are part of our risk mitigation and management.

Each global learning experience destination has different accommodation providers or themes. Accommodation types that are used may include a combination of dorm-style rooms, homestays, tourist class hotels (shared with a roommate), hostels or bunkhouses. Private accommodation options are not guaranteed.

Rooms will vary in style on each trip; however, they are commonly twin share (2 people to a room with separate beds where possible). Single rooms may be available for an additional room fee provided adequate notice is given to Be World Ready staff. We strive to ensure you have comfortable, affordable accommodations anywhere you travel.

Students will be given the opportunity to meet their fellow travellers before the deadline to submit their roommate requests. Be World Ready does their best to accommodate rooming requests, but please note that final rooming arrangements are subject to room occupancy requirements and availability. A rooming list will be created by Be World Ready staff and shared with our accommodation providers before your departure. All participants will be emailed and will have the opportunity to identify their preferred roommate(s). While we will make every effort to ensure all preferences are met, we cannot guarantee it.

No. Only full-time enroled students at Niagara College can participate in a Global Learning Experience. Applications are accepted and based on our outlined eligibility requirements.

In addition to regular communications shared with participants leading up to the departure of their GLE, Be World Ready requires students to enrol in the Be World Ready course. During the course, students will be presented with the overall expectations of the trip as well as in-depth details concerning their itinerary.

During their time abroad, students will be able to communicate with their GLE staff leads directly, 24/7, with any questions or concerns.

All participants are required to hold a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond any expected date of return to participate in any opportunity involving outbound travel.

You are responsible for researching and applying for any required visa(s) on your own. Be World Ready is unable to tell you what visa you require and how to apply. Be World Ready will provide you with supporting documentation as needed to apply for a Visa. While Be World Ready is not able to advise or guide you in a heightened level of detail through any particular visa process, you may consider hiring a travel visa service to assist you with the visa application process, such as CIBT visas. Please note that Be World Ready and Niagara College do not endorse any third-party vendors, nor have any influence or control over any outcomes or services rendered. We cannot apply for a visa on behalf of any participant.

All international students will need to ensure that their Study Permits and Student Visas are not expired before the date of return from the international experience, to ensure that there are no challenges with reentry to Canada.

Yes, while it is great to have a Nexus card, all participants must hold a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond any expected date of return in order to participate in any opportunity outside of Canada.

Depending on your destination country, we encourage you to book an appointment with a travel health professional regarding any additional vaccinations and medications you may need. It is strongly encouraged that you book an appointment with the Campus Nurse to go over this information. To do so, please visit the medical office to book an appointment at your respective campus.

Be World Ready takes the safety of our staff and students very seriously and has a rigorous risk management assessment when creating all opportunities. Be World Ready staff monitor destination country risk levels as communicated by the Government of Canada. Your safety is the most important aspect of this trip. Be World Ready and Niagara College take all possible precautions to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable experience while travelling abroad.

Eligible students who successfully apply for the Global Learning Experience will be presented with a payment schedule to follow. Students will be instructed to make a one-time payment directly to the BWR Payment portal. Students will require an accepted form of payment to complete the registration. The accepted cards are VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, Debit Visa and Debit MasterCard.

No. Students will not directly receive grant money as the full value of the grant has already been applied to the final payment to offset the total cost of the learning experience abroad. For students who do not complete all grant requirements by established deadlines (including the time of submission), the full grant amount may be charged directly to their student account. Details on grant requirements will be shared with you as part of the mandatory Be World Ready (SOCL 1128 or IDPL 9103) course, which all students participating in a Be World Ready Global Learning Experience must enroll in and successfully complete to receive funding.

Students are only permitted to travel on an GLE to their home country if the GLE is program specific. GLE’ that are open to students from all programs do not permit students to travel if the destination is their home country. The purpose of the grant funding is to help students gain global competencies that they would not otherwise be exposed to, and as such, travelling to destinations they’ve previously lived in does not support this goal.

Students have the potential to receive funding through Be World Ready up to 2 times; students can participate once on either an Global Learning Experience, Summer Institute, or Semester Exchange, and they can potentially apply again for a Work Abroad opportunity (if eligibility requirements are met – please note that if more applications are received than work abroad grants available, priority will be given to those who have never participated in any type of BWR experience before). So, if you’re wanting to participate in a Global Learning Experience, note that participation on a GLE is permitted only for students who have not yet experienced a Be World Ready GLE, Summer Institute, or Semester Exchange since beginning their studies at Niagara College.

Enrolment in the BWR course is a mandatory part of the GLE experience. If you do not have any remaining general or liberal electives left to complete in your program, you would be subject to the Tuition-Credits Exceeding Load fee, which is approximately $270.00 for the BWR course. Please note that the fee would vary depending on your total credit load and academic status (e.g., part-time or full-time). This Tuition-Credits Exceeding Load fee would be assessed on your student account for the term you will be enroled in the BWR course.

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