Over the centuries, Trinity College Dublin has built a reputation that rivals that of the universities ofOxford and Cambridge, located across the Irish Sea. Although the institution, founded in 1592, long accepted only male Protestant students, it is now a cultural hub with an international reach and a true showcase for the Irish capital. LEC introduces you to this place, which you may have the chance to visit during your language study trip to Ireland…
Discover the legacy of Elizabeth I during your language study trip to Ireland
Founded by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College served as a symbol of Anglo-Protestant culture until 1873, when Catholics were admitted. During your language study trip to Ireland, you may admire the college’s magnificent buildings, most of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. As you stroll through its charming cobblestone courtyards lined with lawns, you’ll enjoy discovering architectural gems such as the old library or the Campanile.
When Beckett, Wilde, and Stoker walked the halls of Trinity College
Accueillant chaque année environ 15 000 étudiants venus des quatre coins de la Terre, le Trinity College s’est affirmé comme l’université la plus sélective du pays et se classe parmi les meilleures universités d’Europe. Un séjour linguistique en Irlande constituera peut-être l’opportunité de découvrir un lieu de culture fréquenté par les plus grands noms de l’art anglo-saxon : citons, parmi ceux-ci, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift ou bien encore Bram Stoker, père du terrifiant Dracula.