Trip to the Emerald Isle planned for May '09 |
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Photo courtesy of Dr. Jan Kimmons
Assistant Professor of Family Studies and Interior Design Dr. Jan Kimmons stands on a worn stone while sightseeing in Ireland. Kimmons is planning another 10-day trip to Ireland in May 2009.
By Amanda Baillie
Antelope Staff
Always had a yearning to go to Ireland?
"Imagine standing on the 600 foot cliffs of Moher looking out into the Atlantic Ocean, or strolling through a quaint village visiting with the locals. There is nothing like it, it is definitely an experience you will never forget," Assistant Professor of Family Studies and Interior Design Dr. Jan Kimmons.
Kimmons has planned a trip to Ireland for those students interested in seeing and learning about the Emerald Isle. "The focus of this trip is to experience the culture of Ireland up close," Kimmons said.
The trip is 10 days and the tentative schedule is: Days 1-2: arrival in Dublin, Ireland, Day 3 is a free day, Day 4 is sightseeing in Dublin City, Day 5 is the Blarney Castle, Waterford, and Killarney, Day 6 is the Ring of Kerry coach tour and Bog Village, Day 7 is Bunratty and the Limerick walking tour, Day 8 is the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and the Galway walking tours, Day 9 is an optional excursion to the Aran Islands or a free day in Galway, Day 10 is the return flight home.
Images of the beauty of Ireland and international travel have drawn students to this opportunity.
"I am very excited to go visit another country. I heard it is very beautiful in Ireland. I hope to learn about all the different buildings and places we will be visiting. It will be neat to see how they live and design over there. Dublin is one of the places we get to go visit. I hope it will help me have a wider aspect when it comes to design," said Abbie Sazama, junior interior design student.
Hillary Shultz, a junior interior design student said, "Being able to take such a trip like this with your classmates and teachers is an experience that a lot of people can't say they have done. And being able to say that in college I visited Ireland is a very proud achievement in my eyes. I am excited to see all the different styles and design elements they use there compared to what I get to see here."
Kimmons said she enjoys these trips because she is able to watch the students become aware of the world outside the one they are so familiar with.
"Their wonder and enthusiasm is really gratifying to watch. This experience adds enormously to their education," Kimmons said.
The trip to Ireland is still open to those who want to experience another world. The trip offers writing intensive credits for those students who need them. The deadline is March 1, 2009.
