Study Abroad Programs in Rome, Italy
For good reason, Italy is one of the most popular destinations for American study abroad students, and within Italy, Rome is one of the cities they often look towards for study abroad programs.
With a modern and cosmopolitan lifestyle, ancient Roman landmarks, and all the aspects of quintessential Italian life -- the food, the style, the pace of life -- it'll be hard not to fall in love with Rome.
Not to mention, though you'll need a good level of Italian to study directly at one of Rome's universities, there are dozens of alternative options for students who either want to conduct courses in English or improve their Italian. Read on or take a look at the study abroad programs in Rome below to take the first steps towards studying abroad in Rome.
For historians and classicists - Rome was home to the greatest empire even known. Students have the option to study ancient, medieval, baroque, or modern history first hand with the many monuments around the city.
For artists and art historians - Rome has numerous museums including the Vatican Museum, which is one of the finest art museums in the world. What better way to inspire artists to capture city scenes on film or canvas.
For political buffs - Rome is the capital of Italy, the regional capital of Lazio as well as the political and religious capital of the Catholic Church. Italian and Vatican politics are sure to keep students on their toes.
For communication and film fanatic – Students can be inspired by the same city which inspired some of the most influential film directors such as Fellini and De Sica. In Rome students will also find Cinecitta` - the largest movie and television production facility in Europe.
For food aficionados – Not only will students feast on amazing Roman dishes such as Bucatini all’Amatriciana, and Caccio e Peppe, they can find a wide selection of international food as well with the large influx of international folks moving to Rome.
For religious researchers – Many people know Rome to be the head of the Catholic Church, but many people are surprised to find out is that there is also a strong Jewish influence in Rome as well which dates back to ancient Roman times. Rome gives students an outlet to study and compare all cultures in one city.
For fashionistas – Via dei Condotti is a fashionista’s dream where haute couture stores such as Fendi, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana line the streets. Students can indulge by window shopping, or even making a purchase or two at these high end boutiques.
For outdoor enthusiasts – Rome is home to Villa Doria Pamphili which could be considered a small version of Central Park. If the public park and gardens aren’t enough, students also have the option to hop a train to the coast for some beach time.
Does studying abroad sound fabulous but expensive? While it is true, studying abroad can mean added costs, there are still a variety of ways to offset the extra expenses. If you're not up for opening a lemonade stand, I suggest checking out the following scholarships.
- ISA offers a few scholarships that you can browse through.
- For those heritage students, the National Italian American Foundation also offers up opportunities for Italian-Americans.
- API offers a variety of scholarships for those participating in their programs - including a few great options in Italy!
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