Emerald Cultural Institute is delighted to share December Social Programme:
The Student’s Guide to this month’s Social Programme
(Please note that the Social Programme may always be subject to changes)
Christmas Bingo
A Christmas-themed game where players mark off symbols, words, or numbers on a card, and whoever marks off all their numbers wins.
Please sign up for this activity by Tuesday. Emerald reserves the right to cancel this activity due to a low number of participants (minimum 6 students required).
Christmas Board Games
A selection of Christmas-themed board games to play with your friends. Playing board games with other students is not only a way to enjoy yourself, but also to practice your English speaking skills and enrich your vocabulary by interacting with the other players.
Please sign up for this activity by Tuesday. Emerald reserves the right to cancel this activity due to a low number of participants (minimum 6 students required).
Christmas Lights Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Christmas lights around Dublin City Centre that are displayed each year.
Please sign up for this activity by Wednesday. Emerald reserves the right to cancel this activity due to a low number of participants (minimum 6 students required).
Dublin Castle Christmas Market
Set in Dublin Castle, Christmas at the Castle will have something for everyone, with a boutique open- air Christmas Market, and festive entertainment all around (Please note that although entry is free, you will have to bring money if you wish to purchase something at the market).
Please sign up for this activity by Wednesday. Emerald reserves the right to cancel this activity due to a low number of participants (minimum 6 students required).
City Orientation for new students
A 45-minute walk through Dublin city centre with our Emerald Guide. Transports tickets will be discussed as well. A great activity for new students on their first day.
CV Preparation
This activity will provide you with some tips for writing your CV and Cover Letter appropriately and for searching for a job in Ireland. Furthermore, you can ask for proofreading your CV.
INIS seminar
This seminar is for all new students who will need to go and register with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. Opening a bank account, requesting a PPS number, and taking holidays will be discussed as well.
NMI Archeology
If you are a lover of history you will love this museum. It stores many Irish artefacts and is the primary repository of ancient Irish artefacts. The museum also has many other exhibits that you may be interested in. Please sign up for this activity by Wednesday. Emerald reserves the right to cancel this activity due to a low number of participants (minimum 6 students required).
Paid Activities
Dublinia
With four exciting exhibitions, you can visit Medieval Dublin and see Archaeology as a History Hunter. At Dublinia, see Dublin from a new perspective and come away knowing more about its citizens throughout the ages!
Please sign up for this activity by Wednesday. Emerald reserves the right to cancel this activity due to a low number of participants.
Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s number one visitor attraction. Not only do we offer a special discounted price for ECI students, but we also provide an ECI guide to accompany students to the venue. The tour lasts about 1 hour and finishes up on the seventh floor, in the Gravity Bar with some specular views of Dublin and of course, a complimentary pint of Guinness.
Please sign up for this activity by Wednesday. Emerald reserves the right to cancel this activity due to a low number of participants.
Ice Skating at Dundrum
A perfect activity to get into the holiday spirit. Dundrum’s ice-skating experience is suitable for both beginners and ice-skating enthusiasts.
Please sign up for this activity by Wednesday. Emerald reserves the right to cancel this activity due to a low number of participants.
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