
Study Abroad
Familiarization Trip

Monday October 13, 2025

PIE Live Ireland partner
BIG POND EDUCATION
Experience study abroad in Dublin first-hand
Big Pond is a Dublin-based, boutique study abroad provider. We specialize in delivering award-winning programs throughout the year in Ireland.

Customizable, Faculty-led, Study, Internship and FYA programs;

Unrivalled local networks, meeting your program's learning goals;

Outstanding support, pastoral care and facilities;

Access hundreds of courses through our FOUR local university partners;

Immersive learning that inspires civic responsibility and climate action. Consider including our complementary micro-credential: Carbon Literacy & Community Action.
Join us to see how Big Pond is creating a unique study abroad experience for both students and our university partners.
Itinerary
8:30am Meet Big Pond staff in city center
Big Pond and our programs overview
Intro to our core course Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Tour of residences. Meet our students & visiting faculty
Internship site visit # 1
Internship site visit # 2
5pm Finish. Pub drink





Learn more from our students, team & visiting faculty
Tour our residential campus & facilities
Professional & cultural immersion. Join us for two internship site visits
Experience our core course: Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Our first 5 confirmed participants receive free entry to the PIE Live Ireland
To contact us or to request your spot
Fill out this form or contact us either by email or phone.
We will be delighted to hear from you!
contact@bigpondeducation.org
U.S.A. Tel: +1 (202) 979 5339

"We love working with Big Pond. An excellent option when it comes to study abroad in Ireland. Big Pond brings an intentional design to all their programs to help grow a genuine sense of social responsibility in our students. A joy to work with."
Dr. John Peters
Associate Provost, International Engagement, Marist University NY

Lewis & Clark runs a longstanding faculty-led program with Big Pond in Dublin. The team are friendly, responsive and our relationship with them feels like an extension of our office. Highly, highly recommended.
Blythe Knott
Director of Overseas and Off-Campus Programs, Lewis & Clark College, OR



