Rome, Italy

Why study in Rome?

Imagine living and studying in the most culturally significant western metropolis of the past two millennia. Rome is not only renowned for vestiges of its rich past, but also for its continued influence on modern art and culture, business, fashion, and cuisine. Living in central Rome puts over 2,000 years of history at your doorstep, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican. Be a part of the community, not just a tourist, living in your own Roman apartment or staying with an Italian homestay family, walking the same cobblestone paths as Michelangelo and Caravaggio, while enjoying piazzas and pizzas throughout the city. Rome is also in easy reach of other Italian cities such as Milan or Naples and to other European cities by bus, high speed rail and plane.

The Program

Students from any college or university can participate in our study abroad programs as long as they meet the following eligibility requirements: a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and about 12 units of previous college level course work at an accredited college. First semester students may be accommodated if their campus coordinator approves a progress report. Students must be at least 18-years-old by the program start date.

Program Dates

Included...

• First night’s stay in a twin-bedded en-suite room at a local hotel, including breakfast.
• Accommodation in student apartments (included) or homestays (for a $1150 supplemental fee). Typically 4-6 students share an apartment with two students sharing each double room. Apartments are fully furnished and include kitchen and laundry access, and WiFi. Two students per homestay where students receive daily breakfast and dinner Monday-Friday, plus weekly laundry service and WiFi.
• Orientation program in Rome consisting of an orientation meeting with AIFS staff, information on safety and security, a local area walking tour, and a welcome dinner
• Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Rome by private bus
• Italian Life and Culture course taught by local faculty consisting of guest lectures focusing on historical, political, economic and cultural aspects of Italy and Rome
• Guided visits to: the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Day trip to Assisi and Orvieto, including round-trip transportation and a guided city walking tour
• Cultural calendar of local events such as walking tours, cooking classes, guided museum visits, and sporting events
• Group farewell dinner
• Access to the wireless-enabled AIFS Student Center and the services of the AIFS Program Coordinator and Student Advisor for information, personal advising/counseling and 24-hour emergency contact service
• Medical insurance policy

Fees

• Based on an enrollment of 40-49 participants, the fee per person is $8,445.
• For 50 or more participants, the fee per person is $8,075.
• Program fee does not include airfare, optional insurance upgrade, passport or visa fees if applicable, meals other than those listed, personal expenses, any Citrus College tuition or administrative fees, textbooks, additional field trips or excursions required by the faculty and anything not specified.
• These fees are guaranteed not to change as a result of fluctuations in the $ exchange rate.