Study Abroad | Rome

This program is designed for students who wish to learn about the Italian culture and take courses in art history, communications, design and media, economics, architecture, fashion, food studies, Italian language, history, international business, international relations, literature, management, marketing, political science, psychology and religion. Italian language study is optional.

Students choose to take Italian Language courses and/or electives taught in English for a total of up to 17 semester credits. A number of courses are offered which relate specifically to the history, art, culture, economics and politics of Italy and make special use of the resources available in Rome. Many of these classes also satisfy major or general education requirements. Site visits, interviews, guest lectures and field trips complement classroom teaching and enhance students’ learning experience.

The city of Rome with its wealth of resources, from art and archaeology to religion, business and politics becomes your classroom for an immersive educational experience abroad.

This program is designed for those interested in spending a semester focusing on Italian language and culture. Students take three 4-credit courses taught progressively throughout the semester for 12 credits, plus one 3-credit course at choice among those offered at the Rome Global Education Center for a total of 15 credits. Classroom-based learning is supplemented by practice in an authentic context, cultural immersion and home study, enabling students to quickly increase their proficiency. The program is available to all students from Beginner to Intermediate I level and provides an understanding of the cultural contexts associated with Italian language in addition to language proficiency. 

The Intensive Italian Language Program is a great way to incorporate foreign language proficiency into an undergraduate curriculum and will make a meaningful addition to your résumé as you begin your career and/or apply for graduate studies in any field. 

For music majors who do not want to fall behind during a semester abroad, or for those with an interest in music an exciting Music Program is available, taught in a multicultural environment in conjunction with Saint Louis College of Music, founded in 1976 and authorized to issue Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. Students take up to 5 courses from the Traditional Program plus possible extra credit from Saint Louis College of Music. Courses are available in bass, drums, guitar, percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and vocals. 

Working side by side with locals is an ideal way to gain insight into another culture, to understand different approaches and to prepare for the realities of working in a multicultural and interdependent world. AIFS Abroad has designed the Study + Internship Program to combine a traditional academic learning experience with a unique opportunity to study working life in Italy first-hand with placements in Rome based organizations. Internships are individually tailored to students, taking into account your strengths and your career goals.

Students select two courses of 3 credits each from the regular offering of courses on the Multi Discipline Program and enroll in the following:

• INTL 310 International Internship in Italy (3 credits) – 120 hours of work placement through 12 week program
• SOCI 360 Italian Culture and Traditions (3 credits) – taught online

Students are enrolled in a total course load of 12 credits, plus, one optional 1-credit independent study course.

The Study and Internship Program provides vital insight into a career field, experience in the global workplace, practical exposure to the demands of specific jobs and development of professional and personal skills.

Join a close community of peers to gain insights into the world of academic research in Rome! Honors Experience students take our 1-credit Honors Inquiry Seminar, exploring the local research scene through guest lectures and local visits, while discussing insights and methodologies as scholar learners in a supportive learning environment. In addition to the required Honors Inquiry Seminar, students on this track take the required SOCI 311 Contemporary Rome: The Culture of the City course (3 credits) and three or four additional 3- credit courses of their choice.

Honors Experience students engage further with the local community by connecting with a relevant institution such as a museum, library or archive in order to develop their area of research. Community engagement is another path which Honors students can take to deepen their understanding of their host culture. The Honors semester culminates in a research proposal that is presented to professional researchers and peers, and participants receive a certificate from AIFS Abroad upon completion of the program. This is a unique opportunity for ambitious students seeking an Honors-level study abroad experience or those who are interested in pursuing undergraduate research or a future graduate degree.

Students may earn up to 2 additional credits while deepening their academic experience during one or two program arranged weekend excursions. Students are required to actively participate in all lectures and site visits. Assessment is based on a quiz and an oral presentation accompanied by a written text. 

This program is designed for students who wish to learn about the Italian culture and take courses in art history, communications, design and media, economics, architecture, fashion, food studies, Italian language, history, international business, international relations, literature, management, marketing, political science, psychology and religion. Italian language study is optional.

Students choose to take Italian Language courses and/or electives taught in English for a total of up to 17 semester credits. A number of courses are offered which relate specifically to the history, art, culture, economics and politics of Italy and make special use of the resources available in Rome. Many of these classes also satisfy major or general education requirements. Site visits, interviews, guest lectures and field trips complement classroom teaching and enhance students’ learning experience.

The city of Rome with its wealth of resources, from art and archaeology to religion, business and politics becomes your classroom for an immersive educational experience abroad.

This program is designed for those interested in spending a semester focusing on Italian language and culture. Students take three 4-credit courses taught progressively throughout the semester for 12 credits, plus one 3-credit course at choice among those offered at the Rome Global Education Center for a total of 15 credits. Classroom-based learning is supplemented by practice in an authentic context, cultural immersion and home study, enabling students to quickly increase their proficiency. The program is available to all students from Beginner to Intermediate I level and provides an understanding of the cultural contexts associated with Italian language in addition to language proficiency. 

The Intensive Italian Language Program is a great way to incorporate foreign language proficiency into an undergraduate curriculum and will make a meaningful addition to your résumé as you begin your career and/or apply for graduate studies in any field. 

For music majors who do not want to fall behind during a semester abroad, or for those with an interest in music an exciting Music Program is available, taught in a multicultural environment in conjunction with Saint Louis College of Music, founded in 1976 and authorized to issue Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. Students take up to 5 courses from the Traditional Program plus possible extra credit from Saint Louis College of Music. Courses are available in bass, drums, guitar, percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and vocals. 

Working side by side with locals is an ideal way to gain insight into another culture, to understand different approaches and to prepare for the realities of working in a multicultural and interdependent world. AIFS Abroad has designed the Study + Internship Program to combine a traditional academic learning experience with a unique opportunity to study working life in Italy first-hand with placements in Rome based organizations. Internships are individually tailored to students, taking into account your strengths and your career goals.

Students select two courses of 3 credits each from the regular offering of courses on the Multi Discipline Program and enroll in the following:

• INTL 310 International Internship in Italy (3 credits) – 120 hours of work placement through 12 week program
• SOCI 360 Italian Culture and Traditions (3 credits) – taught online

Students are enrolled in a total course load of 12 credits, plus, one optional 1-credit independent study course.

The Study and Internship Program provides vital insight into a career field, experience in the global workplace, practical exposure to the demands of specific jobs and development of professional and personal skills.

Join a close community of peers to gain insights into the world of academic research in Rome! Honors Experience students take our 1-credit Honors Inquiry Seminar, exploring the local research scene through guest lectures and local visits, while discussing insights and methodologies as scholar learners in a supportive learning environment. In addition to the required Honors Inquiry Seminar, students on this track take the required SOCI 311 Contemporary Rome: The Culture of the City course (3 credits) and three or four additional 3- credit courses of their choice.

Honors Experience students engage further with the local community by connecting with a relevant institution such as a museum, library or archive in order to develop their area of research. Community engagement is another path which Honors students can take to deepen their understanding of their host culture. The Honors semester culminates in a research proposal that is presented to professional researchers and peers, and participants receive a certificate from AIFS Abroad upon completion of the program. This is a unique opportunity for ambitious students seeking an Honors-level study abroad experience or those who are interested in pursuing undergraduate research or a future graduate degree.

Students may earn up to 2 additional credits while deepening their academic experience during one or two program arranged weekend excursions. Students are required to actively participate in all lectures and site visits. Assessment is based on a quiz and an oral presentation accompanied by a written text.