CIS Abroad Summer Study in Italy
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CIS Abroad Summer Study in Italy
- Italy
- Florence
- Rome
- Sorrento
About Program
Italy offers everything you could ever want for a rewarding summer experience: a great climate, rich culture, impressive art, tasty cuisine, and so much more! Be more than just one of the millions of tourists in Italy when you go with CIS Abroad, as you’ll have the chance to get off the beaten track with our staff’s guidance. Choose from any of our immersive and supportive programs, from a culinary-focused travelling study tour to a summer studying and living alongside locals. Locations include Florence, Rome, Italian Coast (Sorrento), and Cinque Terre Riviera (La Spezia).
This program offers a strong balance of engaging academics and rich cultural immersion with supportive staff and comfortable housing.
Program Highlights
- Several sessions to fit any schedule - study for 3 weeks or up to 3 months!
- Choose from programs in Rome, Italy's capital; Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance; or in Sorrento, on the colorful Amalfi Coast
- Exceptional support, incredible activities, and options for a wide range of majors
- Host institutions range from large, English-speaking universities to small study centers focused on language and culture
- Small class sizes offer great academic engagement and interaction
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Popular Programs
Imagine waking up to the scent of lemon, orange, and olive groves -- the sound of bells clinking together from behind the piazza, the Mediterranean splashing against the bluffs, or the buzz of the small seaside city of Sorrento gently drifting through your window. A summer in Southern Italy means trekking the Amalfi Coast, taking a day-trip to the sun-stained villas of Belvedere of Tragara, or exploring the scorched earth of Mt. Vesuvius. During your stay in Sorrento you will be enrolled at the
Take an equivalent of Physics II + lab and 1-2 non-engineering courses by day, and retreat to the romantic piazzas or festive restaurants overlooking the sea by night. This program, vetted by the University of Michigan International Engineering Programs, offers you a chance to enjoy the summer abroad while getting ahead in a core class necessary to your engineering degree. Other courses on offer include Italian, international tourism, marketing, archaeology, and sustainability.
In summer, the streets of Florence come alive with locals and tourists dining outside amidst jaw-dropping architecture, churches, statues, and fountains. Soak in the creative vibes as you study at Florence University of the Arts and live near all the action. To make the most of your time abroad, we’ll quickly immerse you in local Italian and Florentine culture. You’ll tour galleries and famous sites, and you’ll practice Italian as your order your next Tuscan meal—with gelato, of course.
Our Summer in Rome program places you at the American University of Rome, located on top of the Janiculum, one of Rome’s highest hills overlooking the city’s historic center. You’ll take innovative classes on a pine tree-studded urban campus, and you can easily explore Rome’s impressive landmarks and ruins. The Colosseum will come alive as you see history first hand. Summer in Rome is abuzz with outdoor markets, festivals, and abundant cultural events.
Spend a picturesque Maymester on the southern Italian Coast in Sorrento, Italy! Immerse yourself in Italian culture, food, and history. Study Italian language, literature, or history; or, take a popular intro to Marine Biology class and explore the marina by boat. You’ll create memories to last a lifetime!
Spend your summer in La Spezia, a picturesque seaside city with a perfect balance of modern and historic. While studying at a branch campus of Florence University of the Arts, you'll also enjoy easy access to the colorful cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre. Every day can be filled with a walk through the scenic coastal trails, authentic Italian cuisine in local trattorias, and countless other opportunities to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and natural beauty of Italy’s coastline.
Why limit yourself to just one study abroad destination? This unique two-city program allows you to compare and contrast two fascinating destinations: Florence and the Cinque Terre Riviera (La Spezia). This program offers the best of city life and coastal living, all in one unforgettable summer.
