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Study Abroad | Rome

Italy | AIFS Global Education Center | January Term 2025
Three students in Rome, Italy.
Trevi Fountain.

Overview

Spend three weeks in the Eternal City and earn three credits while immersing yourself in the Dolce Vita of the historical and beautiful city of Rome, Italy, with AIFS! Choose from a variety of course options. Credit is awarded by Fairfield University.

What’s Included

The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.

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  • Tuition

    Up to 3 semester credits

  • Courses

    Courses in architecture, art history, Italian language and culture, psychology, religion, sociology

  • Housing

    in program arranged, centrally-located apartments

  • Meals

    Meal and grocery vouchers for lunch (or dinner) five days per week to subsidize the cost of your meals overseas and to experience the delight of the Italian cuisine like a local

  • Excursions

    Assisi and the Umbria region

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    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

  • Welcome Event

    To help you get to know your classmates better, familiarize you with the local area and advise you about your stay

  • On-Site Support

    A team of professionals to support with any questions or advice you may need and facilitate your study abroad experience throughout the program

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Green Initiative

Additional Options & Opportunities

Program Details: Study Abroad | Rome Italian Perspectives: Art, Language and Social Sciences

Dates

December 28, 2024January 18, 2025

Term

January Term

Institution

AIFS Global Education Center

Application Deadline

October 15, 2024

Inclusive Fees

$4,590

Eligibility

Open to First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of 2.5 GPA

Additional requirements may vary by course selection. See Academic section below

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.

Areas of Interest

  • Architecture
  • Communications
  • Cultural Studies
  • Italian Language
  • Management
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Education, Social Services, and Psychology
  • Global Sustainability
  • Health Sciences and STEM
  • Language, History and Culture
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Academics

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

The AIFS Global Education Center in Rome is located in the heart of the city within walking distance of historic sites such as the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum. The Director and a team of full-time, permanent Student Advisors supervise every aspect of the program and are easily accessible to help students adjust to life in Italy. Free Wi-Fi and printing facilities are available throughout the building. Academic credit for the AIFS Rome program is awarded by Fairfield University.  

  • Architecture
  • Communications
  • Cultural Studies
  • Italian Language
  • Management
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology

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. 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.

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Natalie in JTearm in Rome, Italy

A DAY IN THE LIFE ROME

Meet Natalie, a Business major from Augustana University in South Dakota, shares a day in her life as an AIFS Abroad student in Rome, Italy during January Term.

A student in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.

Living Abroad

Apartment

All AIFS students studying in Rome have the option of living in program arranged apartments while studying abroad. Generally located in the central neighborhoods of Trastevere, Campo de’ Fiori, Prati or Monti, the apartments allow students to experience Rome as a local would do.

Distances to certain attractions and the AIFS Center vary depending on the neighborhood. Typical commute is 10-40 minutes walking distance, depending on apartment location.

Every apartment comes with its own sets of dishware, cooking supplies, beddings. Cleaning service comes biweekly.

Toiletries and cleaning products are not included.

ROOMMATES

  • 2-3 students per room
  • 4-8 students per apartment

AMENITIES

  • Shared full kitchen
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bed linens included
  • Internet access
  • Washer only
  • Central heating
  • Fans provided

Meals

A unique meal plan to subsidize the cost of living abroad and to learn how people in Italy eat with fresh, local produce. Students receive grocery and meal vouchers to be used for one meal (lunch or dinner) five days per week for three weeks. The vouchers can be used in selected groceries, local restaurants, trattorias and pizzerias located near the apartments and the AIFS Center.

History

Founded in 735 BC, Rome is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the Vatican, an independent country within the city. With its unparalleled wealth of history, archeology, art, religion and religious culture and delicious food, Rome has more to offer than any other city in the world. The Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, its gardens, parks and art, the world-famous film industry make Rome a city that fascinates with its unique beauty and mesmerizing atmosphere.

Population

Rome, with its population of over 4,000,000, is the capital of Italy and the fourth most populous city in the European Union. The charming eclectic culture of modern Rome is a result of diverse cultures and people who have made this city their home for years. Rome is a modern city that thrives in its cosmopolitan culture but still has a deep reverence to its past.

AIFS in Rome Director, January Term Program

Rosanna Graziani headshot.

Rosanna Graziani
M.A. in Modern Languages from the University of Florence

Ciao! I grew up in a beautiful medieval town in central Italy, immersed in nature.

I earned my degree in Florence, where I joined AIFS in 1995 as a teacher of Italian L2.

When I moved to Rome in 2001, I immediately felt spellbound to the beauty, the wealth of art and history, the colors, the energy, and the climate of this extraordinary city.

I am passionate about international education and travelling; as a study abroad student myself, and through the many countries I visited, I learned how empowering and transformational learning about different people and cultures can be.

I am committed to providing a study abroad program of intensive engagement with Rome and Italy and I will support and advise you throughout your stay to ensure that you make the most of your Italian experience.

AIFS students have access to a local Program Director who provides advice and support throughout the program.

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Italian culture, various activities will be organized such as:

  • Italian cooking classes
  • Food markets
  • Wine tastings
  • Visit to the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
  • Concerts
  • Walking tours
  • Gelato tour
  • Museum visits
  • Italian soccer matches
  • Farewell dinner

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Rome and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of Italy. Previous excursions have included:

Assisi, Italy.

Assisi and The Umbria Region Day Trip

Discover the medieval villages of Assisi and Montefalco in Italy’s gorgeous Umbria region. Trip includes round-trip transportation, sightseeing with an art professor including a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis, and a visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting in Montefalco.

  • Italy
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee
An aerial view of Florence, Italy.

Florence

Explore Florence, the jewel of Renaissance Italy, during an unforgettable visit that includes accommodations, breakfasts, one food and wine tasting, round-trip transportation, entrance fees, and free time to explore. We will be visiting Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Santa Croce, and going on a guided sightseeing tour of the city center.
  • Italy
  • 3 Days
  • $545
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline
    October 15, 2024
  • Deposit Deadline
    November 5, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline
    October 7, 2024
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    December 27, 2024
  • Program Begins
    December 28, 2024
  • Program Ends
    January 18, 2025
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    January 18, 2025
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $1,480
  • Boston
    $1,440
  • Buffalo
    $1,440
  • Charlotte
    $1,560
  • Chicago
    $1,460
  • Cincinnati
    $1,460
  • Columbus
    $1,440
  • Dallas
    $1,460
  • Denver
    $1,540
  • Des Moines
    $1,460
  • Detroit
    $1,500
  • Houston
    $1,460
  • Los Angeles
    $1,540
  • Miami
    $1,460
  • Minneapolis
    $1,560
  • New York
    $1,360
  • Newark
    $1,300
  • Orlando
    $1,460
  • Philadelphia
    $1,400
  • Phoenix
    $1,540
  • Pittsburgh
    $1,440
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $1,460
  • San Francisco
    $1,540
  • Seattle
    $1,540
  • St. Louis
    $1,460
  • Washington/Dulles
    $1,400
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Ready to Study Abroad in Rome?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com