Overview
Spend January studying in two of Europe’s literary capitals with AIFS Abroad! With 8 nights in Dublin and 7 nights in London, this program explores the two cities through the lens of historic and present-day authors, poets and playwrights, emphasizing how storytelling shapes our understanding of national identity.
What’s Included
The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.
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Tuition
3 semester credits
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Courses
Literature
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Housing
in shared rooms in student residences or tourist-class hotels
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Travel
Flight and transfers between Dublin and London
Travel passes in both cities
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Cultural & Academic Activities
- Walk in the Wicklow Mountains (day trip)
- Visit to the James Joyce Tower and Museum by the sea in Dalkey
- See exciting new writing performed in the historic Abbey Theatre
- Guided walk of Victorian London
- Traditional afternoon tea
- Guided walking tour of multicultural London
Many more activities included – see itinerary for full details
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AIFS Staff
In both cities to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
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Health & Safety
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance -
Personal/Professional Development
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network -
Green Initiative
Additional Options & Opportunities
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AIFS Flight Package
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus
Living Abroad
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Optional overnight flight from the U.S. to Dublin.* |
| Day 2 | Arrive Dublin. Transfer to student residence or hotel.* Orientation meeting with AIFS staff. |
| Day 3 | Morning sightseeing tour with a literary focus. Afternoon class. Welcome dinner with Irish music and dance show. |
| Day 4 | Full day excursion to the Wicklow Mountains to include a tutorial on Yeats, entrance to the Powerscourt Gardens and entrance to Beyond the Trees Avondale. |
| Day 5 | Morning class including a creative writing workshop and guest speaker on Irish writing on the tradition of the Seanchai or storyteller. Guided tour of the Leprechaun Museum followed by a poetry slam or storytelling evening at an Irish pub. |
| Day 6 | Morning class on James Joyce. Afternoon visit to Dalkey to visit the James Joyce Tower and Museum. |
| Day 7 | Morning class on Seamus Heany and Patrick Kavanaugh. Tour of the National Library of Ireland and the Museum of Literature. |
| Day 8 | Class with your faculty on Marina Carr and Irish Dramatists. Free afternoon. Backstage tour of the Abbey Theatre followed by a performance. |
| Day 9 | Morning class on Sally Rooney, Conversations with Friends. Free time for journal writing assignment. |
| Day 10 | Depart Dublin for London and check into housing. Guided sightseeing tour. |
| Day 11 | Walking tour focusing on the history of Victorian London and Jack the Ripper. End day with a curry on Brick Lane. |
| Day 12 | Class on Virginia Woolf followed by a Mrs. Dalloway / Bloomsbury walking tour and afternoon tea. |
| Day 13 | Morning class on Zadie Smith, NW. Afternoon guided visit to Shepherds Bush market with a tasting focused on global cuisine and a tour of Kilburn. |
| Day 14 | Morning class on Kae Tempest poetry. Afternoon street art tour of East London. |
| Day 15 | Faculty led visit to the British Museum. Free afternoon. |
| Day 16 | Final exam. Free time for the remainder of the day. |
| Day 17 | Program ends. |
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Dates & Deadlines
Details
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Early Application Deadline*
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Application DeadlineSeptember 20, 2025
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Deposit DeadlineSeptember 30, 2025
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Scholarship DeadlineOctober 1, 2025
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Visa Deadline****
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Balance of Fees Payment DeadlineOctober 15, 2025
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Optional Departure Flight from US***January 1, 2026
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Program BeginsJanuary 2, 2026
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Program EndsJanuary 18, 2026
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Optional Return Flight to US***January 18, 2026
- *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
- **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.
Optional Flight Package
Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.
Depature City
Fee
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Atlanta$1,400
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Boston$1,360
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Buffalo$1,360
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Charlotte$1,480
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Chicago$1,380
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Cincinnati$1,380
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Columbus$1,360
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Dallas$1,380
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Denver$1,460
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Des Moines$1,380
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Detroit$1,420
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Houston$1,380
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Los Angeles$1,460
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Miami$1,380
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Minneapolis$1,480
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New York$1,280
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Newark$1,200
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Orlando$1,380
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Philadelphia$1,320
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Phoenix$1,460
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Pittsburgh$1,360
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Raleigh/Durham$1,380
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San Francisco$1,460
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Seattle$1,460
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St. Louis$1,380
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Washington/Dulles$1,320
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Ready to Study Abroad in Multi City?
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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