Advocating for Social Justice
Summer '25 Applications Open
The Take-Aways
Real-World Experience
Explore diversity, inclusion, and social justice in Dublin. Apply intercultural understanding and skills to address power and privilege imbalances. Come home ready to advocate for social justice in your home community.
Credentials for Your Future
Topics for your college essays, experience to inform your future career, and a social justice project proposal.
Life Skills and New Friendships
Return with greater self-confidence, independence, and improved leadership skills. Enjoy a broader worldview and diverse friendships of different backgrounds from across the U.S.
45
Hours Of Expert Instruction
3
Weeks Pursuing Your Passion
1
Life-changing Experience
The Destination
Welcome to Dublin, a youthful and medieval city, home to advocates of change.
Dublin, the eclectic and multicultural capital of Ireland, is located on the coast of the Irish Sea. Buzzing with youthful energy, over half of its population is under 25 years old! Since its origins as a Viking settlement, Dublin has attracted many industries. Today it’s considered one of Europe’s leading tech hubs. This has brought great wealth to the city, but it has also highlighted some important issues of inequality that many social change organizations are working hard to address.
Dublin's past is beautifully preserved. The presence of stone castles and historic buildings transports you back to its medieval past. Dublin Castle, built in 1204, stands atop remnants from the Viking Age. Trinity College, established in 1592, is Ireland's oldest university and houses the Book of Kells, a famous manuscript from around the year 800.
In Dublin, forward-thinking initiatives, a rich history, and a lively cultural scene, with a variety of art, music, and food, provide a window into the lives of a diverse population.
CULTURAL AWARENESS
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Dublin.
Weekly Learning Goals
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!
- Get inspired by the street art of the Liberties district, one of the city’s most historic working-class neighborhoods.
- Visit the Irish Emigration Museum and learn why 10 million people left Ireland and its impact on the world.
- Play Gaelic games and have a Scavenger Hunt in Phoenix Park, Europe’s largest urban park.
- At the GPO Museum, discover the events that lead to the Irish armed insurrection against British Rule known as the 1916 Easter Rising.
- Journey to the historic town of Carlingford, with its 12th century castle and glacial fjord on the border with Northern Ireland. Embrace Ireland's outdoor life!
Please note activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
First Sight of the Irish Sea
In Dun Laoghaire, the students explored the Sunday market and the wide variety of food trucks. They got their first sight of the Irish Sea and had the chance to... keep reading
A Day of Baking and.... Bog Jumping?
After a week of morning classes and afternoon excursions around Dublin, the Advocating Social Justice students spent their Saturday at Causey Farm in Girley, Ireland. The day was filled with... keep reading
Investigating Ireland
The students successfully completed their first week of class! This weeks activities began with a bang when they were introduced to traditional Irish sports games, such as handball, hurling, and... keep reading
Eligibility
- Participants must be 15 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More Questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2025 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,250 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,250 |
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Enda O’Connell
Center Director
Enda is responsible for overall management of CIEE Dublin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education Teaching from Dublin City University and the equivalent of a Master’s degree in...
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