Summer Activities
- Social Projects Abroad: Glenard has organised social projects in Kenya, Lithuania, Israel and Poland. The projects are always carried out in conjunction with local NGO's that have a good knowledge of the needs of the beneficiaries targeted in each case. The projects bring together students from different countries who, along with the Irish volunteers, work side by side for several weeks during the summer. Each project involves months of prior preparation, including fundraising, team-building and, where relevant, basic language skills.
- English Summer Course: With more than 45 years experience, Glenard Summer Course is long established as one of Ireland's most prestigious English language courses. The course combines top quality teaching and a carefully prepared programme of activities. The students are prepared for the internationally recognised Trinity College London exams.
- Cultural Exchanges
ACTIVITIES
Glenard offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities that help each student to realize her full potential. These activities are available for those who wish to participate.
Cultural
Academic & Professional
Sports
Community
Spiritual
Glenard offers students the opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith as well as fostering dialogue with other faiths. Those who are interested can attend classes on Christian doctrine.
The chapel is open to all students, regardless of creed. It features Sunday and daily Mass and a weekly meditation (a time of prayer and personal reflection led by the chaplain on some aspect of living a Christian life). Each student may attend these activities if she wishes.
The spiritual formation is entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church. Opus Dei was founded in 1928 by St. Josemaría Escrivá. Opus Dei helps ordinary men and women find holiness in their everyday work and family life.
Cultural
- Book Club : A book is selected and reviewed each month.
- Film Forum : Movie and discussion.
- World & Local Culture Experiences
- Philosophy Series
- 'Can Do' Workshop : An annual event for students from Ireland and abroad which looks at various topics of interest to students.
Academic & Professional
- Study & Technological Skills Workshops
- Interviewing & Career Preparation
- UNIV- Annual Student Conference in Rome: The conference, first held in 1968, is organised by the Institute for University Cooperation (ICU), with the aim of encouraging the thoughts and initiatives of students regarding key issues, in order to shape the future of our world.
- Language Courses
- Study Marathons
Sports
- Regular Outings: Hiking & cycling around the country
- Team Sports: Football, basketball, tennis, ultimate frisbee
Community
- Volunteering with Making Connections Project
Spiritual
Glenard offers students the opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith as well as fostering dialogue with other faiths. Those who are interested can attend classes on Christian doctrine.
The chapel is open to all students, regardless of creed. It features Sunday and daily Mass and a weekly meditation (a time of prayer and personal reflection led by the chaplain on some aspect of living a Christian life). Each student may attend these activities if she wishes.
The spiritual formation is entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church. Opus Dei was founded in 1928 by St. Josemaría Escrivá. Opus Dei helps ordinary men and women find holiness in their everyday work and family life.
