Where should i study abroad in Ireland?

I want to study abroad in Ireland and then officially move there?

• It would be my dream to study abroad in Ireland and get a PhD in Genetic Engineering. However, I do have a few concerns. I know that the time period during which I would be studying does not count towards the 5 years needed to acquire Irish citizenship. Can I still work in Ireland without holding citizen status? How will I be able to support myself for the 5 years following my graduation? Can I work during the years of my study? In addition, how can I qualify for Irish residence? Can I even qualify for Irish residence if I am studying abroad? Would it be easier if I just move to Ireland and enroll in a university without enrolling in a study abroad program? How is the job outlook for genetic engineering in Ireland? Are there any other research scientist jobs that I can pursue in Ireland with a PhD in a biological science? My main concerns are whether or not I will be allowed to work without citizen or resident status and how I can eventually become an Irish citizen and live my life in Ireland. p.s I am a citizen of the United States of America, I have Cuban descent, I know both English and Spanish, and I am currently Valedictorian of my school. I have 100% perfect attendance since being enrolled in Kindergarten, and throughout my entire academic life I have never gotten a B in a class; my 4.0 gpa remains intact. Will my AP, SAT, ACT, and CLEP scores carry over in Ireland? Thank you for your time.

• Answer:

  talk to the people in the study abroud group at your school, once i sat down and talked to them everything was alot more clear, they tell you alot about scholorship oppurunities as well