There is also a week field trip to Northern Ireland, based at university accommodation in Belfast, with seminars, tours, and visits designed to familiarize students with aspects of the political and cultural life of Northern Ireland. Housing Students may choose between a homestay with an Irish family with all meals included or staying in rooms on campus at Trinity College with breakfast only included. There is an additional fee for the campus housing option. This housing arrangement includes continental breakfast only, but kitchen facilities are provided. Both housing options cover the Summer School period.
Students are responsible for their own housing during the week of independent travel.
Homestay arrangements add an important cultural dimension to the Summer School because as part of a family you have an opportunity to share ideas and opinions about Ireland and North America. Students choosing this option are housed with a family in the Dublin area while attending class at Trinity College and all meals are included. Trinity College has the advantage of on-campus housing and living at Ireland's oldest university is an experience some students like to add to the Summer School stay. Students are housed with other participants and can take advantage of being conveniently located in the heart of the city. This housing arrangement includes continental breakfast only, but kitchen facilities are provided.