CET Mediterranean Studies in Sicily

  Italy

• Sicily: 
Catania

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Spring - early February to late May, Summer - early June to late July, Fall - early September to late December

Description: New in 2008, this semester and summer program offers students the opportunity to delve into Mediterranean Studies as well as to become immersed in contemporary Italian society. CET in Catania is perfect for students interested in art history, classical studies, archeology, history, politics, philosophy and of course, Italian studies, including Italian literature, culture and language.

The program is based in Catania, an ancient, medieval and Baroque city that is off-the-beaten-path from many study abroad programs. Catania is an optimal site for a study abroad experience thanks to its tropical weather, extensive university resources and close proximity to other towns on the island and mainland. This program is ideal for students interested in taking Italian language and elective courses while also exploring Sicily's unique position as a crossroads of different Mediterranean cultures throughout ancient history and beyond.

Highlights:
* Live in an Italian student dormitory or with an Italian family
* Immerse yourself in Italian language and culture in Cantania
* Travel to western Sicily as well as other cities surrounding Catania
* Participate in small classes focused in Mediterranean and Classical studies that are taught in English or Italian
* Advanced Italian language students have the opportunity to direct enroll in courses at the University of Catania

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Spring or Fall $15,590, Summer $7,290 (please check CET's website for current prices)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently Or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - please see our website for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement: CET Academic Programs is a private study abroad organization based in Washington, DC that has been designing and administering educational programs abroad since 1982. We offer study abroad programs in China, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Italy and Spain. CET's programs specialize in integrating students into the society in which they are living. Each program is a model in student-centered learning, in which students are constantly challenged to contextualize their studies within the society that surrounds them. Staffed by over 20 full-time employees in the US and abroad, CET currently sends more than 700 American students abroad annually.