--- title: Staff --- [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) Table of Contents: [How to use this guide](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en) Before you go [Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [Cellphones](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Budget Predictor](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [Introduction](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Staff](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Communication with Staff](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff-1?hsLang=en#jump) [Academics](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [Housing](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [CIS Abroad Activities](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Evaluations](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [Cultural Differences](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to do on your own](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Mailing Instructions](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [In Case of Emergency](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Onsite](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety Onsite](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [Independent Travel Form](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [Voting From Abroad](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en) Student Hub Links: [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) # Welcome to Ireland [ How to use this guide ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump) Before you go [ Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cellphones ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Budget Predictor ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [ Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [ Introduction ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [ Staff ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Communication with Staff ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff-1?hsLang=en#jump) [ Academics ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [ Housing ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrival Instructions ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Evaluations ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [ Cultural Differences ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to do on your own ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture Shock ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Insurance ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Onsite ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety Onsite ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) # Karina Byrne ## Ireland Site Director #### The Site Director is CIS Abroad's On-Site staff.  Their job is to support the CIS Abroad students throughout their on-site study abroad experience. They serve as a cultural liaison, organizing excursions, cultural activities, and providing invaluable guidance on everything from the local cuisine to navigating public transportation.  If students run into any issues while abroad - Karina is there to help provide resources and guidance.   Karina was born in Ireland where she lived until she was 16, when her family relocated to New York. She finished high school in New York and continued on to college where she completed her undergraduate degree. She subsequently returned to Ireland to pursue a master’s degree. Having experienced education in different countries herself, a career in study abroad really appealed to her. Prior to joining CIS Abroad, she spent several years working for the Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University. In her previous role, Karina was in charge of student orientations, cultural programming, general onsite logistics and student support services. She is excited to once again have the opportunity to introduce participants to Ireland and its culture, history, and beauty. Having been a visiting student herself, she knows she can relate to many of the experiences and difficulties students have as they settle in to life abroad, and she is looking forward to helping our participants have a wonderful time in Ireland! Email Karina: [kbyrne@cisabroadonsite.com](mailto:kbyrne@cisabroadonsite.com)      [Previous Chapter Introduction ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Next Chapter Communication with Staff ](https://go.ireland.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff-1?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal