The Dublin Experience

Your Guide

Evan Brownebrown56@ivytech.edu

Program Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences –East Chicago

Global Studies Coordinator for Northwest Region

Travelled to over 18 countries in the last 16 years.

First Things First:

If you want everything in Dublin to be just like it is in America… Stay in America

Jacks Go Way Outta That Bang On Hurl Black & Red Puddings Garda Boxty Coddle Curry Chips

Second Thing: Traveling is not for wimps

The Dublin ExperienceGrab your back pack, a good pair of walking shoes,

and let’s explore this great city!$1399 per person

May 25th – May 31th, 2016Price Includes:• Round trip overnight flights from Chicago, O’Hare to Dublin Airport• Round trip transportation from South Bend/Gary to the Airport• 5 nights at the comfortable and extremely well located Generator Hostel (single bed

in a multiple occupant, en-suite room) in the heart of Dublin and 5 breakfasts• Monthly group meetings to plan and prepare your exciting trip abroad• Free time each day to discover the art, culture and energy of Dublin• Open to ALL students, faculty, family and friends• Monthly group meeting to prep and plan your itinerary

This economy trip does not include passport fees, required travel insurance ($25-$50), lunches and dinners, single & double room supplements, and optional daily excursions.

This course can be taken for 3 college credits. Seats are limited!

Trip Fee Payment Details• $110 non-refundable fee due with application– Payable to Ivy Tech Community College

• Edgerton’s Travel www.edgertonstravel.com is organizing the flights and hotel rooms:– $200 Deposit due with application

• Payable to Edgerton’s Travel– Final Payment due on February 16, 2016– Cancellation Policy

• Application submission – 12/14/15: lose application fee • 12/15/15 - 3/16/16: lose deposit & application fee• 3/17/16 – trip departure: no refund

Trip DetailsAir flight

– Economy Seating– May 25, 2016

• Depart Chicago O’Hare on Delta #3968 at 4:33PM• Arrive New York, JFK at 7:52PM• Depart New York, JFK on Delta #404 at 10:05PM

- May 26, 2016 • Arrive Dublin at 9:55AM

- May 31, 2016• Depart Dublin on Delta #405 at 11:40AM• Arrive New York, JFK at 2:14PM• Depart New York, JFK on Delta #4095 at 4:00PM• Arrive Chicago, O’Hare at 5:57PM

– Apply for Frequent Flyer Miles– Follow packing guidelines or there could be a hefty overage charge!

Onward To Chicago

• Round-Trip Transportation:– Pick up Points • South Bend Ivy Tech Main Campus• Bus Terminal, Highland, Indiana

– Drop off and pick up at Chicago O’Hare Airport

A Little Ciphering…

If you would, please get out a pencil and paper and let’s get a quick figure of how much this trip is going to cost you altogether.

Travel InsuranceNOW REQUIRED FOR ALL TRAVELERS!

• Student and guest travelers will be assessed a flat rate as per the schedule below.

Traveler Type Trip Duration Fee – Student Less than 30 days $25 – Student More than 30 days Determined by trip

length

– Guest Less than 30 days $50

Packing & Suitcases

NUMBER OF BAGS ALLOWED ON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

ONE PERSONAL ITEM: NO CHARGE 36 IN/91 CM (TOTAL DIMENSIONS) PURSE, BRIEFCASE, LAPTOP

ONE BAG CARRY-ON: NO CHARGE 45 IN/115 CM (TOTAL DIMENSIONS) NO LARGER THAN 22 IN/56 CM LONG, 14 IN/36 CM WIDE AND 9 IN/23

CM HIGH

ONE BAG CHECKED: NO CHARGE 62 IN/158 CM (TOTAL DIMENSIONS), 50 LBS/23 KGS

Packing & Suitcases

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CARRY YOUR LUGGAGE THROUGH THE AIRPORT, ON TO THE BUS, OFF THE BUS, OVER COBBLED STREETS, BACK ON TO THE BUS, OFF THE BUS, UP THE STEPS, A HEFTY WALK TO THE HOTEL… AND MAYBE UP A FLIGHT OF HOTEL STAIRS.

• PACK LIGHT • HAVE WHEELS • IF YOU DON’T NEED IT, LEAVE IT AT HOME!

THERE IS NO BAG HANDLING INCLUDED!

Think Back

Pack!!

Packing Instructions

1. Good Walking Shoes2. Good Walking Shoes3. Good Walking Shoes4. Good Walking Shoes

You’re going to need good walking shoes.(We’ll get into more packing details at future meetings)

Passports

• Passport Information: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html

• Passport Applications and Forms: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/forms.html

• Passport Photos: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/photos/photos.html

• Passport Fees: $140 (first-time applicant)http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/fee.html

• Passport locations: http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/

Money Conversion• 1.00000 US Dollar = 0.87 Euro €

0.87 Euro per US Dollar• 1.00000 Euro = 1.15 US Dollar

1.15 US Dollar per Euro €

The Price DifferenceThe Price Difference: McDonalds in Dublin

Item Euro € US Dollars $

Saver Cheeseburger € 1.95 $ 2.16

Saver Double Cheeseburger € 2.70 $ 2.99

Big Mac € 4.00 $ 4.42

Quarter Pounder with cheese € 4.00 $ 4.42

Fillet-o-Fish € 3.90 $ 4.31

Small/Medium/Large Fries € 1.95/€2.30/€2.50 $ 2.16/$ 2.54/$ 2.76

Medium/Large Meals

Big Mac Meal € 6.70/€ 7.20 $ 7.41/$ 7.96

Quarter Pounder with cheese € 6.70/€ 7.20 $ 7.41/$ 7.96

Fillet-o-Fish Meal € 6.60/€ 7.10 $ 7.30/$ 7.85

Medium/Large Drinks

Coca Cola / Sprite € 1.95/€ 2.25 $ 2.16/$ 2.49

Tea € 1.60/€ 1.70 $ 1.77/$ 1.88

Milkshake € 2.20/€ 2.40 $ 2.43/$ 2.65

Coffee € 2.15/€ 2.30 $ 2.38/$ 2.54

Connections

• Check with your carrier to determine the best phone plan for you:– Phone– Data– Messaging

• Plans vary widely and can be expensive– Without a plan you could come back with a bill that is

more than your trip fee!!• Can rent phones at the airport

So, exactly where are we

going?

The United Kingdom:

EnglandWales

ScotlandIreland

Dublin City Centre

Generator Hostel on Smithfield Square(Our Home Sweet Home)

Generator Hostel on Smithfield Square From the airport by Bus – The Airlink 747 is your link to the city center. You can get

on the Airlink express from outside both airport terminals every 15 mins for only €6 single or €10 return. You need to get off at Ushers Quay. The hostel is a short walk from the stop.

Hotel check-in is at noon May not be ready for us when we get there May have to check bags and hit the road

Full Breakfast included Neighboring the Jameson Distillery, Generator Dublin can be found in the

emerging district of Smithfield Square conveniently close to central Dublin. Utilizing raw materials like exposed brick and stone, glass, black steel and recycled

fixtures, the property boasts an air of uniqueness that only Generator can offer. Have a drink in the bar beneath our one of kind Jameson bottle chandeliers and specially curated art pieces, chill in the lounge complete with leather tufted chesterfields and fluorescent orange Tom Dixon stools or go for a visual experience in our cinema room.

Your comfortable multi-occupant room includes an en-suite bathroom.

You Will Be Here

Traveling Tips

• Top 10 Things to do in Dublin– http://

www.thetravelmagazine.net/travel-guide-dublin-top-ten.html

• Traveler Need to Know– http://

www.thereareplaces.com/newguidebook/pdest/ireland/eie1.htm

• Dublin City Pass (3 day adult pass = € 71)– https://www.dublinpass.com/

• History– http://www.dublin.info/history/

Dublin Transport:o https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/dublin-bus/o http://www.dublin.ie/transport/home.htm o http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-roads-and-traffic-traffic-dublin/public-transport-dublin

Mapso https://www.transportforireland.ie/journey-planner/maps/

Journey Plannero http://hittheroad.ie/

Things to Do in Dublin

Kilmainham Gaol General Post Office Museum Irish Authors Tour Dublin Castle City Hall St. Patrick’s Cathedral Trinity University/Book of Kells/The Old Library Archaeology Museum Wicklow Mountains Grafton Street Shopping

People Watch - Take It In

Temple Bar Area St. Stephen’s Green Museums

Kilmainham Gaolwww.heritageireland.ie/en/dublin/kilmainhamgaol

Adult Ticket from € 4.00Open Every Day 9:30-18:00 Last admission 17:00Arrive very early to get a ticket for later or expect long lines.

Dublin Castlewww.dublincastle.ieAdults € 8.50Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:45Sunday and Holidays 12:00-16:45

Trinity UniversityBook of Kells

The Old Libraryhttp://www.tcd.ie/Library/bookofkells/

Adults €13.00

St. Patrick’s Cathedralhttp://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/Guided-Tours.aspx

Adults € 6.00Monday-Friday 9:30-17:00Saturday 9:00-18:00Sunday 9:00-10:30, 12:30-14:30, 16:30-18:00

Grafton Street

Archaeology Museum www.museum.ie/en/intro/archaeology-and-ethnography-museum.aspx

Free AdmissionTuesday - Saturday10:00-17:00Sunday14:00-17.00

Irish Author’s Tourhttp://www.irishtourist.com/suggestions-and-ideas/self-guided-walking-tours/dublin-literary-walking-tour/

General Post Office Museum – Site of the Easter Uprisinghttp://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/History+and+Heritage/Museum/Museum.htm

City Hall Rotundahttp://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-cityhallhub/opening-hours-and-admissions

Day Trips From Dublinhttp://www.viator.com/Dublin-tours/Day-Trips-and-Excursions/d503-g5http://daytours.ie/http://www.irishdaytours.ie/http://www.wildwicklow.ie/

Wicklow MountainsCliffs of MoherBelfastTrim CastleHill of Tara

Dublin Market

Free Things to Do

20 things to do for Free in Dublin:– http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/dublin/travel-tips-and-articles/77773

10 Free things to do in Dublin: - http://www.roughguides.com/article/dublin-for-free/

Ireland’s Cities

Travel Study: Dublin for Credit

• Travel Study: Dublin– CRN and Course ID TBA, 3.000 creditsRequirements:

Pre-trip Meetings, Research & Itinerary Development Trip Participation, Journaling (photographic & written) Trip Return: reflection and application to discipline & career

• Meet with Program or Academic Advisor to determine how course credits will apply to Academic Plan

• Meet with Financial Aid Advisor to determine aid or loan opportunities for the trip – If you receive a Pell Grant, you may be able to apply for funds through

the Gilman Grant. See more information here: www.iie.org/gilman

Fund Raising• Students travelers can set up a fund raising campaign account

on the Ivy Tech statewide website, located at http://www.ivytech.edu/studyabroad/ , by clicking on the green "Raise funds @ fundmytravel" found at the top right of the webpage. Travelers can direct friends and relatives to the page to donate to the cause : ).

• To start a Travel Club 5 students and a full time advisor is required. The Students develop a constitution and register on IvyLife (through campus connect). The club mist be created and run by students. It must be open to all students, and cannot be for one program or major. – Once a Student Club is established, fund raising may

opportunities may be pursued.

Are You Ready for Dublin?

• Complete Application along with payments:– $110 fee due to “Ivy Tech Community College”– $200 fee due to “Edgerton’s Travel”– Drop off or Mail to:

Dr. Katherine KentEnvironmental Design Department Room 2160Ivy Tech Community College220 Dean Johnson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601

• The final payment is due February 16th, 2016

START PREPARING FOR DUBLIN NOW!

A list of at least 3 personal priority activities or experiences to do while in Dublin

A initial draft of an itinerary listing the daily activities or sights to see (at least three each day based on rain or shine)

A rough estimate of amount of spending money neededApply for passportContact Evan Brown, ebrown56@ivytech.edu with any

questions!!