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Athena Study Abroad in Tuscania, Italy

Location: Italy: Tuscania

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year

Dates: Fall: Late Jan-Mid May; Spring: Late Aug/Early Sep-Mid Dec; Summer: June, July sessions

Athena Study Abroad

http://www.AthenaAbroad.com

73 Mill Street, Suite B Gahanna, Ohio 43230 United States

Call Us

Phone: 1-866-9-ABROAD

Fax: 1-614-416-6781

Description

** Early Bird Discounts: Receive discounts for Spring if you apply by Sept. 15 and for Summer and Fall if you apply by Feb. 15! Check the Athena Study Abroad for details.**

Athena Study Abroad was designed to meet the needs of any student who wishes to attend a small university overseas, in order to gain the most culturally rich and authentic immersion possible. These programs are especially attractive to small-school students, because the search for these students to find study abroad programs which cater to their unique wants and needs is often difficult.

Athena programs are different in that students are enrolled at small schools overseas in an effort to maintain the personalized service throughout the semester that Athena prides itself on providing. Unlike many other study abroad programs, Athena offers its students programs that are focused on intense, cultural immersion which puts them in touch with the locals of their host country, elements of the host culture, and other international students from around the world to ensure a well-rounded, diverse experience.

Athena's Tuscania campus of the Lorenzo de' Medici School (LDM) is a private institution located in the old town center of this charming medieval city. Classes are held in an ancient building which underwent a full internal restoration in 2005, aimed at combining the elegance and history of old Italy with the updated design and technological elements of modern day.

LDM is equipped with modern computer and language labs, comfortable classrooms, knowledgeable faculty, diverse course offerings (from language or theater, to archaeology or history). One of the primary missions of the Lorenzo de' Medici School, which has been operating its main campus in Florence for more than 30 years, is to promote global education through authentic cultural immersion programs and a diverse international student population.

Highlights

Athena developed its Students Offering Support (S.O.S.) Program to provide study abroad students with a way to show their appreciation to their host culture by way of a monetary donation. While we at Athena know how great it feels to give back to our students through discounts and promotions, we have designed the S.O.S. program in an effort to assist our students in passing on this goodwill to the world.

Athena donates a percentage of our proceeds each year to a featured charity (which changes annually). This year, we have chosen Ashoka as the S.O.S. international charity recipient of the year.

The walled Etruscan city of Tuscania is a charming, medieval town nestled in the Italian hillside outside of Rome. A rich collection of Italian, Etruscan and church history, Tuscania in many ways seems untouched by time.

Because of the city's smaller size, students are able to gain an authentic Italian cultural experience in this preserved city. Tuscania's close proximity to many of the country's other famous cities (Rome, Siena, Florence) conveniently positions students within reach of several of Italy's other wonders.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Cost in US$:

12,499 USD per semester; 4,199 - 4,999 USD for Summer.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

- Tuition
- Housing
- Resident Director
- Cultural/social events
- Two weekend trips
- Internet access
- Campus library
- Optional tutoring
- Utilities up to USD 75/mo
- 24 hour emergency line
- Welcome and Farewell receptions
- On-site orientation
- Free mobile phone rental available
- Overseas insurance
- Conversation exchange
- Accredited transcript available (additional fee)
- Contribution to an Athena world charity
- Special interest clubs (some with fees)
- Unparalleled personalized service

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

American Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Participants Travel to Italy

in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
  • Disciplinary Clearance Form
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Athena Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Athena was developed in an effort to bring study abroad back to what it was intended to be - true, cultural immersion programs designed by knowledgeable, caring professionals. Athena programs are different in that students are enrolled at small schools overseas in an effort to maintain the personalized service throughout the semester that Athena prides itself on providing.  Athena offers its students programs that are focused on intense, cultural immersion which puts them in touch with the locals of their host country, elements of the host culture, and other international students from around the world to ensure a well-rounded, diverse experience. In addition, a percentage of Athena's proceeds are donated to a chosen world charity through our S.O.S. Program (Students Offering Support), which allows students to give back to the world that welcomed them during their semester abroad.

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