The Dublin Experience
Your Guide
Evan Brown
ebrown56@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
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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 Experience
Grab your back pack, a good pair of walking shoes,
and let’s explore this great city!
$1399 per person
May 25th – May 31th, 2016
Price 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 Details
Air 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
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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 Insurance
NOW REQUIRED FOR ALL TRAVELERS!
• Student and guest travelers will be assessed a flat rate as per the
schedule below.
Traveler Type
– Student
– Student
– Guest
Trip Duration Fee
Less than 30 days
More than 30 days
Less than 30 days
$25
Determined by trip length
$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.
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PACK LIGHT
HAVE WHEELS
IF YOU DON’T NEED IT, LEAVE IT AT HOME!
THERE IS NO BAG HANDLING INCLUDED!
Packing
Instructions
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Good Walking Shoes
Good Walking Shoes
Good Walking Shoes
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 Difference
The 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
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
Medium/Large Drinks
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:
England
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Dublin City Centre
Generator Hostel on Smithfield Square
(Our Home Sweet Home)
Generator Hostel on Smithfield Square
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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-dublintop-ten.html
• Traveler Need to Know
– http://www.thereareplaces.com/newguidebook/pdest/irel
and/eie1.htm
• Dublin City Pass (3 day adult pass = € 71)
– https://www.dublinpass.com/
• History
– http://www.dublin.info/history/
Dublin Transport:
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https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/dublin-bus/
http://www.dublin.ie/transport/home.htm
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-roads-and-traffic-traffic-dublin/public-transport-dublin
Maps
o https://www.transportforireland.ie/journey-planner/maps/
Journey Planner
o http://hittheroad.ie/
Things to Do in Dublin
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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 Gaol
www.heritageireland.ie/en/dublin/kilmainhamgaol
Adult Ticket from € 4.00
Open Every Day 9:30-18:00 Last
admission 17:00
Arrive very early to get a ticket
for later or expect long lines.
Dublin Castle
www.dublincastle.ie
Adults € 8.50
Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:45
Sunday and Holidays 12:00-16:45
Trinity University
Book of Kells
The Old Library
http://www.tcd.ie/Library/bookofkells/
Adults €13.00
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
http://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/Guided-Tours.aspx
Adults € 6.00
Monday-Friday 9:30-17:00
Saturday 9:00-18:00
Sunday 9:00-10:30, 12:30-14:30, 16:30-18:00
Grafton Street
Free Admission
Tuesday - Saturday
www.museum.ie/en/intro/archaeology-and-ethnography-museum.aspx 10:00-17:00
Sunday
14:00-17.00
Archaeology Museum
Irish Author’s Tour
http://www.irishtourist.com/suggestions-and-ideas/self-guided-walking-tours/dublin-literary-walking-tour/
General Post Office Museum – Site of the Easter Uprising
http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/History+and+Heritage/Museum/Museum.htm
City Hall Rotunda
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-cityhallhub/opening-hours-and-admissions
Day Trips From Dublin
http://www.viator.com/Dublin-tours/Day-Trips-and-Excursions/d503-g5
http://daytours.ie/
http://www.irishdaytours.ie/
http://www.wildwicklow.ie/
Wicklow Mountains
Cliffs of Moher
Belfast
Trim Castle
Hill 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:
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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 credits
Requirements:
 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 Kent
Environmental Design Department Room 2160
Ivy Tech Community College
220 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 needed
Apply for passport
Contact Evan Brown, ebrown56@ivytech.edu with any
questions!!