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Study abroad programs: summer Programs

rome, italy

Summer studies
in rome

DATES:
May 29, 2012 - June 28, 2012

Participants should plan to leave the U.S. on May 28 in order to arrive on site for the first day of the program May 29. Students must vacate housing on June 28.

2012 PROGRAM FEE: $5,550. The fee includes tuition for 6 credits, pre-departure and on-site orientation, housing in shared apartments with TVs, computer, wireless internet, and kitchens with utensils for cooking and dining in. No meals and no international airfare!

CREDIT: 6 semesters transfer credit offered in a variety of disciplines.

HOUSING: Furnished student apartments in Roman neighborhoods.

EXCURSIONS: Optional weekend in Pompeii and/or Tuscany offered by the American University of Rome.

CONTACT: Marie alice at (703)993-2167 or toll free at (866)468-1243
When using Meebo please indicate the name of the program about which you are inquiring.

 

ELIGIBILTY: George Mason University Student, 2.5 overall grade point average.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 2, 2012 CLICK HERE to apply!

Program Details

This summer study abroad at the American University of Rome!

Rome, Italy, aka The Eternal City, offers something for everyone. Whether it's perusing clothes at the Porta Portese market on a Sunday morning, taking a walking tour of the famous Colosseum, or simply pausing for a mind-blowing view of the city from the Spanish Steps, there will be plenty for you to enjoy while you study in Rome and earn credit toward your degree!

Colosseum, Rome

Earn 6 transfer credits by CHOOSING TWO classes from those offered by the American University of Rome. Potential course offerings include courses in:

Art History, Cinema, Classics, Communications, Drawing, Economics, English, History, Italian language, Management, Marketing, Painting, Political Science

Courses take advantage of location with expert international faculty holding classes throughout the city, guiding students through the wonders of Rome. Imagine learning to sketch in front of the Trevi Fountain. Or exploring the ethical dilemmas in trying to preserve the archeological layers of Roman history while addressing the needs of economic development. Program participants should take into consideration for cost of entry fees when scheduling their courses. Books are not included in the program fee.

Florence
"Approaching the Duomo" from Summer 2010 Rome program participant Kathryn while on an excursion to Florence

The optional weekend excursions offfered by the American University of Rome to the Naples/Pomeii area and the Tuscany region offer students the opportunity to see some of the beautiful Italian landscape and the variety of Italian life. Apply early to guarantee your spot.

What's life like in Rome?

*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.