If spending summer in Europe is up for consideration, Summer Study Abroad in Italy Programs are one of the top choices for undergraduates. Spending summer in Italy means being near the visually stunning coastline of Mediterranean Sea. And, Italy shares borders with France and Switzerland too, so there will be no shortage of stunning photo opportunities as you earn education credits. If you visualize that going overseas to learn means your destination becomes an interactive textbook, Italy is diverse, with a rich history and culture that is sure to be an unforgettable chapter in your life.

Why Consider Summer Study Abroad in Italy?

There are over 20 cities that offer you the opportunity of studying abroad in Italy, ranging from the famous capital, Rome, to Venice and Florence, which if you are up on World heritage Sites, made the list in 1982. Summer Study Abroad in Italy programs are offered in a variety of subjects so you can actually gain a valuable academic education as you explore the many facets of the country.

FUN FACT: Greetings are important to Italians, and people spend time shaking hands to show respect. A casual way to say hello and goodbye? Ciao!

Foodie Love

Some say you have never eaten a tomato until you have had one in Italy. Cuisine is regional, and meals are usually structured with an antipasto, a primo, secondo and dessert so pace yourselves. You will likely never go back to boxed spaghetti after tasting fresh pasta. Since Pizza originated in Naples, once you have tried your first pizza Bianca, the days of frozen ones are gone. Since you are going in summer, you are bound to try gelato the famous Italian ice cream that is served with a spatula not a scoop, and tiramisu and…you may want to take cooking classes…

Art Architecture and Archaeology

Italy boasts 51 World Heritage sites, museums, palaces, historical houses, villas, houses, hill towns. Some of the most famous masterpieces are shown in the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence. 

Fashion and Design

Known for leading the world in fashion design, from Armani to Ferragamo to Prada to Versace, whether you like to shop or appreciate shoes from a distance,  places like Milan and Rome are cities where you can ‘live’ fashion, appreciate innovation, design, and industry

Language

Apart from regional dialects, Italian is the main language of Italy; if you are looking for an interactive language laboratory, why not take a summer Italian immersion in Verona, the setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’!

Vatican City

Located in Rome, the Vatican City is an independent country and the center of the Catholic faith, spectacular churches, statues, monuments, and historical depth, whether you are studying world religions, history or architecture. 

Music

If you want to experience opera, Italy is the birthplace, and Teatro La Scala , considered one of the most famous opera houses in the world is guess where – Milan…so get your culture on.

Venice

Close to Rome by train, even non-romantics might appreciate a gondola ride, the Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco, and buying food at one of the many outdoor markets with your new and confident Italian language skills

Science and Technology

Italy is the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Leon Battista Alberti and the man who is recognizes as the father of modern science, physics and astronomical observations – Galileo. 

Find a Summer Study Abroad in Italy Program

Whether you are looking into an Italian immersion program for summer term, want to study another subject in particular to earn specific credits, or one of the cities in Italy has your passport pumped up, searching for a Summer Study Abroad in Italy program is really easy.  Check out the list of potential cities or head to the ‘select a specialty’ menu. Italy is a great place to study anything, the people are known for hospitality, and it is bound to be a memorable journey. Continued success as you Summer Study Abroad in Italy!

 

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