East Carolina University

International Sport Industry
 
This program has open enrollment and is available for students from all schools
 
Faculty Leader:   Dr. Stacy Warner
 
Program Dates:   June 3 – 17, 2012 (13 nights)
Edinburgh, Scotland (4 nights)
Dublin, Ireland (5 nights)
Amsterdam, Netherlands (4 nights)   
 
Class:   Undergraduate-Level Course Offerings EXSS 4003 and 4301 (6 credit hours)
            Graduate-Level Course Offerings: EXSS 6500 and  6803 (6 credit hours)
            **The class will run online from May 20-June 20 (with travel from June 3-17).
 
Travel Cost:    $2485 (**in country)
Tuition Cost:   $1200 (apprx)
Total Cost:      $3685 (includes 6 credit hours)
 
**Note:  Students are required to book their own international flight  arriving into Dublin and departing out of London (apprx out of pocket cost is $1000 for this flight). Sports Travel Academy will offer a group rate in February 2012 and students have the option to either accept this or book their own flight
 
Deadline to Apply: February 1, 2012
Note: Please don’t wait to the last minute to apply! Spaces are limited and it is possible that this program could fill prior to the application deadline
 
More Information: ECU students should contact Dr. Warner;
Non-ECU students should contact Sports Travel Academy for more substantial information on this program which will include a class syllabus, daily itinerary, program package and application procedure. Brief details are below:
 
Academic Site Visits
Scottish Institute of Sport (SIS); Edinburgh Rugby Club; Royal & Ancient Golf Club; University College Dublin; Croke Park Stadium; Dublin Gaelic Football Club; Dublin Hurling Club; Gaelic Athletic Association; Attend 2-3 sporting events (likely Gaelic Football, Hurling, Rugby or Soccer); Academic and Social facilitation with students at The Hague University in the Netherlands
 
Tourism Highlights include
• Guided walking tour of Edinburgh which includes entry to the Edinburgh Castle: One of Europe’s great castles this is a must see! The 1300 year old Edinburgh Castle is the fortified birthplace of the city and has been a fort, a royal residence and a military garrison. Your castle tour includes a 20 minute guided introduction and you are then free to explore on your own
• Scotland Highland’s & Loch Day Tour: This tour is the perfect way to see Scotland and search for the famous Loch Ness monster as well as experience the Scottish Highlands. Your “kilted” on board tour guide will explain the real story of 'Braveheart' and William Wallace's victorious tactics against the English invaders, and you will also visit the National Wallace Memorial as well as several other 30-60 minute stops on your way to the world's most mysterious stretch of water, the banks of legendary Loch Ness (8:00 am – 8:00 pm)
• Guided Walking Tour of Dublin: Your Guide for this two hour experience is a History Graduate of an Irish University and will provide a colorful and informative introduction to Dublin including stops at Trinity College, Old Parliament House, Dublin Castle & Christ Church Cathedral
• Tickets to the Dublin Hop On/Hop Off Bus Tour: This Tour has been designed to give you the freedom to explore and experience the history and culture of Dublin at your leisure. With 23 stops visiting all the main Dublin attractions including Trinity College (home of the Book of Kells) the entertaining on board Dublin tour guides will show you the city as only a native can
• Ireland Countryside & Castle Day Tour to the Boyne Valley: Experience the magnificent rolling green hills, coast line & Castles that are symbolic with this part of the world. You will see Newgrange, Mellifont Abbey, The Hill of Slane, Trim Castle & The Hill of Tara
• Experience Gaelic Games: You will have the opportunity to partcipate in a hurling and/or Gaelic Football practice session and enjoy fun games with students from your group
• Guided Canal Boat Tour in Amsterdam: Your captain will point out landmarks and this will be a nice relaxing introduction to the city. Note that Amsterdam has more kilometres of canals than any city in the world – including Venice, Italy!! The seventeenth-century canals of Amsterdam which are located in the heart of the city were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2010
• Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam includes Dam Square, Flower Market, Red Light District, Jordaan District and the area surrounding your hotel
• Tour of Anne Frank House: A pilgrimage for many, this house offers a fascinating look at the hideaway of young Anne during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in WWII
• Guided Bicycle Tour of Amsterdam: Your local guide will venture outside of the tourist area for you to experience Amsterdam neighborhoods, idyllic small canals, quiet hidden courtyards, etc. This is a leisurely ride with many stops and stories.
• Admission to 2 sporting events, schedules not yet available but likely Gaelic Football, Hurling, Soccer or Rugby
 
Please contact Sports Travel Academy for more substantial information on this program including a class syllabus, daily itinerary, program package and application procedure