- Italy
- Rome
About Program
Spend a January, summer, semester or academic year studying or interning in Rome, Italy with AIFS Abroad Abroad. Earn up to 17 credits through Fairfield University. No previous Italian language study is required. Live in an Italian homestay or a shared student apartment. All programs include a meal plan.
All programs begin with a 1-week language and cultural orientation. Choose between 4 academic programs:
• Traditional Academic Program
• Italian Language and Culture Certificate Program
• International Internship Program
• Music Program
Music Program: Students take up to 5 courses from the Traditional Program plus possible extra credit from Saint Louis College of Music and earn up to 18 semester credits. Courses are available in bass, drums, guitar, percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and vocals.
Volunteer & Internship opportunities are also available.
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Program Highlights
- Earn up to 17 credits and transcript issued by Fairfield University
- Music Program: Students take up to 5 courses from the Traditional Program
- Group meals, tastings, meal and grocery vouchers for lunch (or dinner) five days per week
- Cooking and wine tasting classes, urban trekking, visits to the Colosseum and the Vatican Museum, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square. Enjoy concerts, the ballet, art exhibits and much more to enrich your experience
- Health & Safety 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
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Spend the summer in the vibrant and historic city of Rome with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 10 credits through Fairfield University. Courses are taught in English or Italian.
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.
During your time abroad earn 3 credits studying Architecture and Engineering, Roman Art, Comparative Religion, Cross-Cultural Psychology or Italian Culture (all of which are taught in English), or study Italian Language taught in Italian at the AIFS Abroad Global Education Center. Rome itself plays an important role in your study and site visits to key institutions and monuments will be an important part of your academic schedule.
AIFS Abroad has designed the Study + Internship Program to combine a traditional academic learning experience with a unique opportunity to study working life in Italy first-hand with placements in Rome based organizations. Internships are individually tailored to students, taking into account your strengths and your career goals.
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Italy in general is known for its "Dolce Vita" lifestyle that keeps people in a state of never-ending bliss while traveling here. In Rome you will experience ancient ruins, all of the pasta you can stomach, and timeless works of art.
