Full Time Internship | Dublin

Apartment

• Single room
• En-suite bathroom
• Desk
• Shared living/dining area
• Full Kitchen
• 24/7 Security
• Located just outside of the city center with a close bus stop connecting you to the city

Internet access is included in all AIFS Abroad housing in Dublin.

Transportation

Public transportation such as buses make it easy to get around the city to shops, cafes, and restaurants. There are trains, trams, and bikes, but walking is also a great way to get around the city. 

Weather

Dublin’s weather is mild and stays consistent in temperature with slight fluctuations. You can count on it to be rainy one-third of the year but don’t count the sunshine out. Packing layers and rain gear is a good idea when heading to Dublin. 

Time Zones 

Dublin is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 8 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.

Languages

While English is an official language spoken in Dublin, you will also hear Gaeilge, the second official language, spoken in shops and pubs around the city.  

Greta Bourke
Location Coordinator, Dublin
BA English Literature and History of Art, Trinity College Dublin

Greta is originally from the West of Ireland. She has lived and worked abroad for most of her life – the US, Australia, the UK, Germany and Chile – and has visited many more. She returned to Dublin in 2016 and now lives by the beach in beautiful Killiney with her 2 children and a dog.

Greta has a portfolio career and a wide range of experiences that she hopes bring a unique perspective to her job at AIFS Abroad. She has worked as a teacher, the director of an international language school, journalist, editor, consultant and as a creative producer for contemporary dance companies.

Greta is passionate about people, different cultures and education, and strongly believes that traveling helps people find the best in themselves.

Greta joined AIFS Abroad this year and is wondering why it took her so long to find such a rewarding job!

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in Ireland. Typical activities, tours and visits include:

• Guided tour of Dublin
• Lunch and live music at a pub
• Day trip to the Cliffs of Moher
• Day trip to Giant’s Causeway
• Weekend to Belfast
• Music & Art Festivals
• Picnics 

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Dublin and deepen your social, historical, and cultural understanding of Ireland. Previous excursions have included:

Cliffs of Moher (County Clare)
Day Trip
Included in Program Fee
Stunning views of the seas and, on a clear day, the Aran Islands. Walking along the safe, paved pathway will give you a quiet space to reflect or inspiration for things not yet done. ortation and entrance fees. 

Belfast Day Tour (County Antrim)
Day Trip
Included in Program Fee
Discover how 800 years of history resulted in The Troubles in the 1960s. Learn about life in Belfast during and after The Troubles through the personal stories of guides. Includes a visit to the Titanic Museum.

In order to help you prepare for your experience abroad, we have compiled General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.