Abroadco in Rome, Italy

  Italy

• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year 

Description: Abroadco's study abroad program in Rome allows students to study Italian language at all levels, Italian culture, as well as take electives in English alongside Italian students at the University of Malta Link Campus Rome. You will live and study in Rome, the cradle of western civilization and home to some of the finest culture and art in the world.

Academics

Students will earn 15 credits for semester sessions and 6 credits for the summer session. During the semester, students will spend a month taking two intensive courses in language and culture. Following this, students can choose three electives taught in English from art history, business, communications, international relations, Italian, and political science. These are regular university courses so Abroadco students will be enrolled in the same courses with Italian students. Students on the six-week summer program will take two courses in Italian Language and Italian Culture. Transcripts are issued by the University of Malta Link Campus Rome, an accredited university in Malta and Italy.

For more information about the academic program, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Services

Abroadco's excellent student service begins the moment you contact us. We help you with every aspect of planning your experience, including course selection, travel planning, working with your home institution, and providing you with an orientation on living and studying abroad. When you arrive in Rome, our resident director will greet you at the airport and provide onsite orientation during the first few days of your stay. Throughout your program, you'll enjoy Abroadco's many activities and excursions. Activities include going to an opera or ballet, visiting the Vatican museums, and enjoying traditional Roman cuisine. Excursions visit such destinations as Florence, Tivoli, Venice, Naples and Pompeii. Once your program has ended, we will continue to work with you as you transfer your credits to your home institution and readjust to life at home.

For more information about student services, orientation, activities and excursions, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Housing and Meals

Abroadco apartments in Rome are centrally located within easy distance to school, shops, and attractions. Apartments are equipped with fully-equipped kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, and communal living space. Students may cook for themselves at home or eat at the many trattorias and pizzerias around the city.

For more information about housing and meals, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Rome

The city's significant history and culture transform Rome into an open air classroom. Rome is Italy's largest city, but with its neighborhoods it feels smaller. Discover the local hangouts in different neighborhoods, stroll through the piazzas, visit the open air markets, and make sure not to forget a trip to Vatican City to see the artwork and treasures in St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican museums.

For more information about Rome, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Highlights:
- Earn 15 credits per semester and 6 credits per summer session.
- Italian language at all levels, culture and elective courses in social sciences and business taught in English.
- Live in a centrally located apartment with other Abroadco participants.
- Abroadco onsite staff.
- Airport Reception in Rome.
- Extensive onsite orientation.
- Immersion program of many social and cultural activities.
- Excursions and associated costs.
- Health Insurance.
- International cell phone with free incoming calls.
- Travel backpack and Let's Go Italy guidebook.
- Extensive pre-departure advising and materials.
- Academic year, semester, and summer study abroad options.

Program price includes tuition, housing, onsite staff, airport pickup, orientation, immersion program, excursions, international cell phone, health insurance, travel backpack, Let's Go guidebook, and pre-departure advising and materials.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Scholarships are Available. Abroadco has established a scholarship program for deserving Abroadco participants. Awards for a program typically range from $300 to $600, depending on the length of the program. To be eligible for an Abroadco Scholarship, students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, be accepted into an Abroadco program and enrolled as an undergraduate university student. The scholarship application consists of the application, an essay, and an official transcript. Scholarship deadlines for Fall - April 1, for Spring - October 1, and for Summer - February 1. In addition to scholarships, students from many U.S. academic institutions are allowed to transfer their financial aid when studying abroad. Abroadco will work with students and academic institutions to facilitate this process.

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad