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Summer
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Financial Support
General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding
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Degree Level
High School Diploma Bachelors
Housing
Apartment Host Family

Pricing

Price Details
AIFS is a premier provider of study abroad programs. Program fees cover tuition and housing, and over 50% of our study abroad participants receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants. A meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance, and 24-hour emergency service are also included. Coordinated AIFS Flight Packages with major airlines are also available.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Round trip airfare, airport and hotel transfers to and from campus and 2-night London stopover included in the Optional AIFS Flight Package.

Jun 15, 2023
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About Program

Spend the summer in the vibrant and historic city of Rome with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 10 credits through Fairfield University. Courses are taught in English or Italian.

You will live in either a shared room in an apartment or with an Italian family. A typical apartment is fully equipped with internet, kitchen supplies, furnishings and a washing machine. Students will also receive a meal plan with vouchers to subsidize meals. These vouchers can be used all over Italy.

Cultural and social activities include:
• Guided city walks
• Visits to many of Rome’s famous museums and cultural sites
• Wine, pizza and gelato tastings
• Opera, ballet and musical performances
• 2-day excursion to Florence.

Optional excursions include a:
• 3-day trip to Venice
• 3-day trip to Sorrento, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Naples and Capri (Session 2 only).
A 2-night tour of London, England, is included for students on the AIFS Flight Package.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with AIFS Abroad for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Study in Rome, Italy with AIFS

Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

At AIFS Abroad, we want to support all participants in their study/internship abroad journey, inclusive of gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and faith, spirituality, and religion are important factors when deciding on a program location.
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LGBTQIA+ Support

At AIFS Abroad, we want to support all participants in their study/internship abroad journey, inclusive of gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and faith, spirituality, and religion are important factors when deciding on a program location.
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Accessibility Support

Everyone’s experience is unique. We recognize the location you choose can have an impact on your sense of belonging. We encourage you to use the information below as you review your options to select the program and location that will be the best choice for you. If you do not hold the identities that are amplified here, this information is still a great resource for you as well. It will give you a better understanding of those who have this identity.
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Impact

Sustainability

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make Sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality by the year 2025. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.
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Program Highlights

  • Earn up to 10 credits and transcript issued by Richmond University
  • 2-day excursion to Florence
  • Visits to Rome's many famous museums and cultural sites
  • Meal vouchers, group dinners and organized food tastings included
  • No previous Italian language study required

Scholarships

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AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support

We believe a study abroad experience is an essential component of well-rounded university education and we are committed to providing financial assistance to as many students as possible in support of their goal to study abroad. AIFS also offers internship and study abroad + internship blended programs to support the development of personal and professional skills.

Value
$500 - $5,000
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Questions & Answers

Are students able to have overnight guests in the apartments?

Hi, thanks for the question! Unfortunately we do not have the resources to answer your question. We recommend contacting the program's resident director who is in charge of living accommodations when abroad. You can reach out to them here: https://www.aifsabroad.com/italy/rome/summer/life.asp#housi….

By Go Overseas on July 18, 2018

About AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad is a leading provider of study abroad programs. Since 1964, more than 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS Abroad. Comprehensive program fees make it convenient for students to study abroad and intern abroad to experience all that the world has to offer. Celebrating 60 years of service in 2024, AIFS Abroad has the...
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