Earn up to six credit hours while exploring the brilliance of Italy. The program offers first-hand experience and study of the history, culture, and the people of this country dating back to the Roman Empire. You will witness the profound cultural evolution of Western Civilization, the birth of the Renaissance, and participate in the modern life of the Italian people. The tour will introduce you to the great artwork, music, architecture, food, landscape and cities that make this country so special.

This year the tour offers a special attraction; you will be able to attend courses in history, Italian language, art and culture at the Accademia del Giglio. This is a private and prestigious international school fully accredited by the Italian Government. The school is located in the heart of Florence.

 The Tour will visit the following places:

VENICE:

Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale and more.

FLORENCE:

Piazza Michelangelo, Uffizi, Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo, Pitti, Palazzo Medici and more.

ROME:

Coliseum, Roman Forum, Vatican, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and more.

Additional excursions available to:

Padova, Pisa, Siena, Assisi, Cinque Terre, Lucca, Ostia Antica, Montecatini.

The Program Includes: Accommodations, breakfast daily, transportation, guided sightseeing, lectures on history, art, culture and use of the Italian language.

Tour Cost:
Land: $ 2,700.00
Air: $1,000.00 (approximately)
Academia: $170.00

The tour offers the opportunity to attend courses in history, Italian language, art and culture at the Accademia del Giglio in Florence. 

*Above prices are subject to change.

Important:

* This trip will be limited to 20 students. * For an application form, please contact the Department of Foreign Languages, Peck Hall 2309 or the Department of Historical Studies, Peck Hall 3218.  * A deposit of $1,00.00 is due by January 25, 2008 to hold your space. * A second deposit of $1,000.00 is due February 15, 2008. * Balance is due February 29, 2008.

Click here for the Study in Italy application form. [PDF]