Become a Global Pathfinder
Become a
Global Pathfinder
and spend your first Elon semester at University College Dublin (UCD), a top-ranked global university where 25% of students come from outside Ireland. Global Pathfinders are students poised to claim their global citizenship as they begin their undergraduate education. Elon University is nationally known as a leader in engaged, experiential learning. Global engagement is central to an Elon education and 78 percent of students have at least one international study experience, often combined with internships, research or service. Global Pathfinders begin their Elon journey by taking first semester courses in an international setting with the support and direction of an Elon faculty member. All courses transfer to Elon and count toward degree requirements. Students live in shared apartment-style housing on UCD’s campus and have full access to campus life including clubs and organizations.
FIRST SEMESTER
> The Global Experience (COR 110),
a degree requirement taught by Michele Kleckner, assistant professor of computer science at Elon
> Three additional courses offered by
UCD, which will transfer to Elon and meet graduation requirements
When not in class, students have the city of Dublin at their doorstep. Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and a safe, dynamic and charming city of about 1 million people. Cobblestoned streets, ancient monuments, and riverwalks abound in this international hub for art and music where nearly half the population is younger than 30 years old.
Life at Elon
AFTER DUBLIN
> Begin classes on campus during the January Winter Term > Develop an individualized global growth plan of curricular
and co-curricular activities expanding on the Dublin experience
> Access to a rich array of global opportunities both on and off campus
> One-on-one mentoring with Assistant Professor Michele Kleckner and Bill Burress, Associate Director of Study Abroad
As a Global Pathfinder you will experience: DUBLIN Abbey Theatre
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum tour
Kilmainham Gaol
Leinster Rugby match
Day trip to Howth
Croke Park
OUTSIDE DUBLIN Causey Farm 2-night Study Tour to western Ireland: Galway / Connemara / Aran Islands (Inis Mór) / Clare / Cliffs of Mohar / The Burren 2-night Study Tour to Northern Ireland: Belfast ( mural tour / Stormont) / Derry (museums / walking tour ) / Antrim Coast (Giant’s Causeway / Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge)
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING REQUIREMENT Every Elon student is required to earn at least two academic credits in the Elon Experiences, the university’s signature program. Satisfy that requirement by becoming a Global Pathfinder.
PROGRAM COSTS The $26,000 program cost includes tuition, numerous extracurricular activities in Dublin and throughout Ireland, and campus housing at UCD for the fall 2020 semester. While meals and transportation are not included, the cost is comparable to a semester abroad at one of Elon’s Center Abroad programs and includes an opportunity for global engagement at one of Europe’s most outstanding universities.
I thought spending my first semester in Ireland would be tough but adapting to Dublin was smooth and easy. We were constantly being exposed to new and unfamiliar things, which kept us busy and excited.” — Jessica Anderson ’22
WHAT’S NEXT?
CLAIM YOUR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Secure your seat in the Global Pathfinders program by submitting your $1,000 enrollment deposit via your Elon Acorn Account by May 1, 2020.
admissions.elon.edu/status.
SUMMER ORIENTATION Global Pathfinders meet on Elon University’s campus July 18-20, 2020, for a special orientation. A second orientation will be held at UCD upon arrival.
QUESTIONS? For additional information about this special opportunity, contact:
Bill Burress Associate Director of Study Abroad bburress@elon.edu | 336.278.6700
elon.edu/global-pathfinder
elon.edu/global-pathfinder About Elon Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s 6,277 undergraduate and 811 graduate students come from 48 states and 47 other countries. Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 for innovation. Elon is the only university in the nation recognized by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Included are #1 rankings for study abroad and learning communities and #2 rankings for first-year experiences and service learning.