Information Science Research and

Cultural Heritage Stewardship, Storytelling, and Information Praxis in Ireland

Making Connections

Shared Issues,

Ideas to Explore

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Faculty-Led

Cultural Heritage Stewardship, Storytelling, and Information Praxis in Ireland

• Earn 6 UNT credits in Ireland this summer!
• Program Dates: June 20 – July 17, 2026

Despite facing centuries of epistemic violence and erasure, the people of Ireland have utilized storytelling and other information practices as a means of cultural heritage stewardship. Through these processes, Dublin has become a center for heritage preservation and cultural exchange. Students will engage with the topics of cultural heritage stewardship and storytelling from several different perspectives. We will be speaking to local artists, memory workers, archivists, librarians, collection curators, researchers, and others engaged with this work in the Irish context.

Professional Benefits

• Become more flexible, adaptable & resourceful
• Bolster communication skills
• Develop cross-cultural competency
• Build patience and problem-solving skills
• Build your confidence in your own skills and competencies
• Feel more prepared to enter the globalized work force

Academic Benefits

• Get out of the classroom and gain hands-on experience with industry professionals through site visits, guest lectures, and more
• Explore Information Science through an international lens
• Study abroad returnees are more likely to graduate on time!

Personal Benefits

• Expand your worldview & develop new interests
• Expand your professional network and establish connections with other students on the program
• Discover more about yourself and your identity
• 96% of study abroad returnees reported an increase in self-confidence attributed to study abroad (University of Maryland)

Study abroad returnees are nearly twice as likely to find full-time employment within 12 months of graduation (IES Abroad)

• Earn credit for INFO 4960/5381 AND INFO 4970/5440 while abroad
• No prerequisites and open to all majors
• Assignments include discussions, reflections, presentations, performances, and papers.
• As a location, Ireland is an ideal site for both classes!
• Cultural Heritage Stewardship
• Extensive site visits and guest talks
• Modules focused on Irish cultural heritage stewardship issues
• Basing the course in Ireland ensures access to multiple sites and experts you would only read about while taking the course at home
• Storytelling for Information Professionals
• Guest performances and talks
• Ireland has a strong tradition of oral storytelling, both ancient and modern
• Taking the course in Ireland provides an ideal setting for understanding aspects and applications of storytelling

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• Dublin is considered one of the friendliest capital cities in the world
• We will be based out of University College Dublin, but take excursions to Glendalough and the Northern Irish cities of Belfast and Derry, as well as other sites
• The country is full of scenic views of rolling hills and seas as well as a bustling social and cultural scene – it is both ancient and fully modern
• You will have free time to explore the land and interact with some of the warmest people on the planet!
• Dr. Sarah says:
• Ice cream, chocolate, and crisps (potato chips) are just better there! Plus authentic fish and chips!
• Be prepared to get lots of questions about where you come from and what you think about issues. And be prepared to listen to lots of stories and anecdotes.
• It’s a great place to be in the summer with its maritime climate!

Please note that these itineraries are subject to change!

International Education Fee Scholarship

• Worth $2,000
• Must have a FAFSA that demonstrates unmet financial need at the time of application
• See full eligibility criteria at studyabroad.unt.edu/scholarships
• Opens in October- APPLY ASAP! Students are awarded on a rolling basis, and you can apply for the scholarship before applying to a program

Travel Grant

• Worth $500
• Must have a FAFSA that demonstrates unmet financial need at the time of application
• See full eligibility criteria at studyabroad.unt.edu/scholarships
• Opens March 15, 2026 and closes March 31, 2026

Financial Aid

• Summer financial aid is available for students enrolled in 6 credit hours or more for the summer term
• Not all 6 credits have to be done abroad!
• Apply for summer aid on your myUNT account in mid-February

Payment Plans

• Break your payment up into 3 equal installments due at the end of May, June & July

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• Honors College study abroad scholarship for Honors College students (typically worth up to $2,500)
• Terry study abroad stipend of $5,000 for Terry Scholars
• Some Emerald Eagle Scholar funding can be used to pay for the course tuition and fees
• State tuition waivers still work on tuition and fees (Hazlewood, GI Bill, Adoption Waiver, Employee Dependent Waiver)
• Gilman Scholarship worth $2,500-5,000 for any Pell Grant recipient
• Phi Kappa Phi grant worth $1,000 for any student with a 3.75 GPA or higher

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…And more! Meet with the Faculty Led Programs Advisor to discuss your specific funding options.

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• Applications WILL OPEN THIS FALL
• Please sign up on our digital interest sheet and we will email you the link to the application once open
• Only takes 10-15 minutes to complete!
• Complete a brief applicant profile
• Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript
• Read and sign electronic signature documents
• Pay nonrefundable $100 application fee
• Only 40 spots available and are first-come, first-served!

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Final confirmation deadline:

Faculty Leader Contact Information

• Dr. Sarah Evans, sarah.evans@unt.edu, Discovery Park E295C
• Dr. Ana Roeschley, ana.roeschley@unt.edu, Discovery Park E236J

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Faculty Led Programs Team Contact Information

• Email: facultyledprograms@unt.edu
• Appointments: Schedule a virtual or in-person advising session on Navigate
• Search for the Study Abroad Office 🡪 select Faculty Led Program Advising
• Office: Marquis Hall 145 (next to the GAB)

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Let's Talk!

THANK YOU!

Ana.Roeschely@unt.edu

Sarah.Evans@unt.edu

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