1. Study Abroad in the USA

2. University of Richmond Number of Places: 2 Duration: Full Year Grant-in-aid:$4,000 (College of Arts)

3. Application Process Application form to College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies not later than 25th February Decision on application early March Successful applicants to have all application material returned to College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies not later than 14th March.

4. Approximate Estimate of Student Expenses Meal Plan$3,970* Books and Supplies $1,000 Medical Insurance $1,000 Personal Expenses $2,000 Travel $1,000 Total $8,970 * varies depending on plan selected. Website: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/intern ational/Intstudents/Exchange/exchindex.html http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/intern ational/Intstudents/Exchange/exchindex.html

5. Boston College Number of places:3 Duration:Full Year Grant-in-aid:$5,000 Work requirement of Boston College - 4 hours per week

6. Application Process Application form to College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies not later than 25th February Decision on application early March Successful applicant to have all application material returned to College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies not later than 14th March More information on Boston College: http://www.bc.edu/offices/international/ http://www.bc.edu/offices/international/

7. Approximate Estimate of Student Expenses Accommodation –see website for off-campus cost –on campus$7,400 Books $1,000 Food (Meal Plan)$4,200 ID Fee$ 30 Medical Insurance$1,750 Health Services Fee$ 400 Recreational Complex Fee (Optional)$ 270 Travel$1,000 Personal Expenses$4,000 Total $ 20,050

8. CONTACT DETAILS Karen Walsh, College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies Tel: 091 493958 Email: karen.walsh@nuigalway.iekaren.walsh@nuigalway.ie