Community Engagement: Service Immersion in Dingle
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Make a Difference in Dingle!
Join Our Global Service Learning Trip to Ireland
Are you passionate about helping others, protecting the environment, and inspiring the next generation? Our Global Service Learning Trip to Dingle, Ireland, offers a unique blend of community service and cultural immersion.
Support Ukrainian Refugees
Work closely with local organizations to provide essential services, support to refugees from Ukraine, helping them rebuild their lives in a new country.
Beach Clean-Up Initiative
Help protect Dingle’s stunning coastline by participating in beach clean-up efforts, preserving marine life and keeping the environment pristine for future generations.
After-School Program
Mentor and engage with local children through our after-school program, offering educational support, fun activities and a safe space for learning and growth.
The program fee includes airfare and on-ground transportation, accommodation, guest lectures, guided tours and select meals.
Dates & Deadlines
| Term | Year | Application Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2026 | October 26, 2025 | October 28, 2025 | February 28, 2026 | March 7, 2026 |
Program Orientation & Preparation Meetings
There will be two mandatory orientation meetings. Student leaders may organize additional group meetings to discuss fundraising.
Program Description
Program Orientation & Preparation Meetings
There will be two mandatory orientation meetings. Student leaders may organize additional group meetings to discuss fundraising.
All participants in the program are required to take a 1-credit Global Studies course (at no additional tuition cost) in the spring 2026 semester. The 1-credit course requirement is waived if students opt to take one of the following 3-credit courses in the spring 2026 semester.
Total cost per student is $2,000. This includes airfare, housing, transportation to/from SHU, all transportation in Ireland and the majority of meals. The only meals that are not covered by SHU are those meals in the airport traveling to/from Ireland.
Payment Due Dates
- First payment of $1,000 (not refundable): November 7, 2025
- Second payment of $1,000: January 16, 2026
All checks should be made payable to “Sacred Heart University".
There will be no deadline extensions for these payments. All students are responsible for their own program fees. Fundraising is encouraged, both on an individual and group basis. However, each student is responsible for handing in their own individual payments on the dates above. Late payments will jeopardize a student’s participation in the program.
Arlete Perez Paez
Assistant Director of Community Engagement
Academic Center HC 109
203-396-8421
perezpaeza@sacredheart.edu
Spring Break 2026
- Departure: February 28, 2026
- Return: March 7, 2026