The 12th century King John’s Castle sits near the heart of Limerick, Ireland, where St. Cloud State University has partnered with Mary Immaculate College. Photo submitted
Baylee Hugger, Hibbing, Lara Widman, Stillwater, and Julia Ramos, Brookings, will study abroad in spring semester 2016 at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland.
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Mary Immaculate College is a new partner for St. Cloud State University and the three women will be the first St. Cloud State students to study at the institution.
The IIE Generation Abroad Scholarships can be used for tuition, books and travel costs while studying abroad for a semester in Ireland. The scholarships are designed to give more students — especially underrepresented students — the opportunity to study abroad. The scholarship funds from the Government of Ireland were matched by St. Cloud State.
The university is one of 26 institutions that received IIE funds to promote and diversify study abroad opportunities.
At a Glance — Mary Immaculate College
Offers classes in 15 subjects including: language, geography, history, music, drama, education and more.
Irelands most prestigious and top-ranked College of Education and Liberal Arts.
Educates 40 percent of Ireland’s primary school teachers.
International students are fully integrated with Irish students.
Active International Students’ Society.
82 percent of faculty have Ph.D.s.
Located 10 minutes from Limerick city center.
More than 3,000 students.
Close to the tourist destinations of the Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle.
Hosts more than 70 international students annually from more than 50 partner colleges in Europe, North America and Australia.
