Dublin is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, a city layered with stories from a rich cultural history defined by relationships with all parts of the world. It has been called the largest village in Europe.

Perhaps the most literary city in the world, Dublin claims some of the great writers of the modern era, and one need only venture into one of Dublin's innumerable pubs to experience the Irish penchant for storytelling and spirited discussion.

DUBLIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Capital of Ireland
• School and housing is situated in the heart of Dublin, just a short walk away from the city center (St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street)
• Voted friendliest city in Europe by popular travel site TripAdvisor
• Home of great writers such as Beckett, Heany, Joyce, Shaw, Swift, Wilde, and Yeats
• With around half of the city's population under the age of 25, Dublin is brimming with youthful exuberance and self confidence
• Population of 1.5 million, with all the amenities of a big city, yet still retains a small town atmosphere