Boston College-Ireland invites B.C. students to take advantage of its status as the pre-eminent American university in Ireland by applying for a Summer internship in Dublin.  The Program consists of two months in the Irish capital and placement in one of a wide range of Dublin's professional fields.  Combining invaluable workplace experience with unparalleled opportunities for experiencing Irish and European culture, the Boston College Summer Internship in Dublin is a fantastic way for students to spend their summer.

Previous summer interns have obtained placements across Dublin’s diverse field of employment. Selected applicants will receive a 30 hour-per-week, unpaid internship and are encouraged to tailor that placement to their interests within the broad fields of government, business, and arts.  It is recommended that  applicants contact the On-Site Director of Programs, Thea Gilien (gilien@bc.edu), to discuss their ideal internship.  Below are some of the Dublin organizations and business that have previously hosted Boston College summer interns. 

Department of Finance               

National Museum of Ireland

Department of Justice

Delta Partners

Chambers Ireland

The Little Museum

Football Association of Ireland

Eoghan Clear Solicitors

National Library of Ireland

Program Basics

• The Boston College Summer Internship in Dublin is an independent internship experience.  It does not carry any credit for academic coursework at Boston College.

• All Boston College undergraduates are eligible for the internship program. 

• Though an independent program, the internship benefits from Boston College’s exceptionally strong connections in Dublin.  Selected applicants will have access to a full-time program coordinator in Dublin, who will lend support to them throughout the 8 week program.

• Selected applicants will live in university student housing during their stay in Dublin.  Further, they will have full access to all of Boston College's facilities in the city, most notably the university's facility at 42 St. Stephen's Green, in the heart of Dublin. 

• Fees for the internship programme include internship placement and support, housing, transportation in Dublin, welcome and farewell dinners, weekly social events, and the use of B.C.-Ireland facilities in the city.

• Additional costs vary and include travel to and from Ireland, personal travel throughout Ireland and Europe, and daily meals.
  
  

Social and Cultural Opportunities
While our internship placement offers invaluable work and networking experience, it is unrivaled by our students' opportunities to meet the people and explore the cultures of Ireland and Europe throughout their two month experience.  Previous interns have used their weekends to travel throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom, and mainland Europe.  Cities such as London, Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris, Rome, and Geneva are an affordable and short flight away, and our interns have traveled to these cities and more in previous summers.

Closer, but no less exciting, are the many wonders of Ireland.  Bus trips across the width of the island to the vibrant city of Galway can be accomplished in a few hours and once completed, give students a chance to travel to the Cliffs of Moher or The Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland.  Here you will have the chance to take in traditional Irish music along with the Gaelic language that thrives on Ireland's Atlantic seaboard.  Other possibilities for travel around the island include the medieval capital city of Kilkenny, the rugged terrain of the northwest in Donegal, or the Northern Ireland capital of Belfast.

The interns' 30-hour work week affords plenty of time for socializing in and around Dublin.  This cosmopolitan city offers a range of daytime and nighttime activities; from a quintessential visit to the Guinness Storehouse to a relaxing stroll around St. Stephen's Green.  Cultural hotspots abound, including Dublin's famous Abbey theatre, Gaelic football and hurling matches at Croke Park, a James Joyce literary tour/pub crawl, and the National Gallery—just a sampling of the many possibilities that are only a stroll away.

How to Apply
To submit an application for Boston College’s Summer Internship Program in Dublin, visit the Office of International Programs.  All Boston College students are eligible to apply for this internship.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis.

Contacts
For questions about applying or the application deadline, please contact Abby Berenson or call Abby at 617-552-3827.

For questions regarding specific internship opportunities, please contact Thea Gilien.

Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to apply?
If you are a Boston College undergraduate, then you are eligible to apply. 

Where will my internship be?
Internships will be in Dublin.  Please see the “Internships” page for a sampling of potential internship locations there.

Where will I stay in Dublin?
University student housing, along with other B.C. summer interns.

How much will I have to work?
30 hours per week, leaving plenty of free time during the late afternoon and evenings, in addition to weekends, for socializing.

What else do I have to do during my 8 weeks in Dublin?
Time outside your internship is yours to use.  You'll have a number of planned cultural events and visits over the course of the 8 week programme, but you're encouraged to plan your own activities and travels as well.

Am I on my own in Dublin?
Not at all.  Boston College-Ireland occupies a headquarters in the heart of Dublin at 42 St. Stephens Green, and its facilities are available to all summer interns.  A full-time program coordinator in Dublin is always at your disposal to handle questions, inquiries, or the very unlikely problem.

Do I receive course credit for this internship?
No—which allows us to open the program to all majors.  Further, the internship provides invaluable workforce experience and networking opportunities that coursework for credit cannot rival.
 
How do I apply?
Visit www.bc.edu/international and follow the instructions for applying.

Who should I contact with questions?
For questions relating to internship opportunities, email Thea Gilien (gilien@bc.edu). 

For questions about applying and the program in general, contact Abby Berenson at abby.berenson@bc.edu or 617-552-3827.