Overview
Spend a semester or academic year in the Eternal City of Rome, Italy, with AIFS! Gain global work experience through the International Internship Program. Compliment your internship with courses at Richmond, the American International University in London – Rome Center. The Richmond Study Center is centrally located in Rome’s historic center, close to iconic sites like the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.
Academic Program Options in Rome (Richmond University in Rome)
Volunteer opportunities availableWhat’s Included
TUITION
Up to 16 semester credits depending on course selection.courses
Wide variety of courses available; taught in English or Italian-
HOUSING
Apartments or in an Italian homestay. -
MEALS
Group meals, tastings & meal vouchers for five breakfasts and five lunches or dinners a week valued at $1,400 EXCURSIONS & DAY TRIPS
3-day trip to Florence, 3-day trip to Sorrento, Naples, Capri and Pompeii and day trip to Assisi and the Umbria region.-
CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Day trips, visits to museums, art galleries, theaters, converts, opera, ballet, cooking and wine tasting and more. -
HEALTH & SAFETY
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance. ON-SITE RESIDENT DIRECTOR
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program- Museum entrances
- Internships and Volunteer opportunities
- University services including the library and computer lab
- One-week orientation including cultural orientation and safety workshops and immersion opportunities with local Italian students
- Registration with local police authorities (Permits of Stay)
- Service Learning and Active Citizenship course
- Visit to the Vatican Museums and Colosseum
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AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus EXCURSIONS >>
Venice (3 days)
Palermo, Sicily (3 days)
Kraków and Auschwitz, Poland (3 days)
Unique to Rome
Optional Components
Visa
Students must apply for a visa with the Italian Consulate. Upon acceptance, AIFS will provide instructions and the necessary official documents required to obtain a student visa; however, students must contact the Italian Consulate directly for the appropriate visa forms. For further information visit the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs website: http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en



