Italy Study Tour

Location: Florence, Rome, Venice, Assissi, Sorrento, and other parts of Italy

Course: 3 credit hours of International Studies or Honors

Dates: December 30, 2013-January 9, 2014

Professors: Chad Hankinson and Farida Jalalzai

Course Description: This course explores the political, religious, architectural and artistic history of Italy. Traveling throughout the country, we will visit Rome, Vatican City, Florence, Venice, Assisi, and the Sorrento region. Some of the many attractions include the ruins of Pompeii, the Statue of David, the Duomo, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum. Student should expect to spend about four hours a day in intense learning experiences that include lectures/discussions and site visits. Travel arrangements permitting, students will also have several “free” hours each day during which they are expected to visit additional museums, art galleries, archeological sites, and other places of historical and political significance. Students should also soak up the local culture. Through a combination of reading assigned materials, researching and writing papers, reflecting in their journals, and embarking on international travel with guided tours and lectures, students will acquire knowledge about the political, cultural (contemporary and ancient) religious, architectural and artistic history of Italy. With this knowledge, students will better understand Italy’s role in the world. For instance, how did the Renaissance reflect important cultural changes and achievements and what was its varying impact throughout the country? How does the Catholic Church shape Italian politics and culture?

Eligibility Requirements: UMSL Study Abroad Eligibility Requirements

Estimated Costs:

	Italy Winter Intersession Program
Educational Fees (2013 rate for 3 credit hours)	$947.40
Personal Expenses & Some Meals	approx. $500
Italy Program Fee¹	$3,673
Total Estimated Cost	$5,120.40

¹Includes • Round-trip airfare • Accommodations in clean, safe hotels with private bathrooms • A Tour Director available 24 hours-a-day from when you arrive until you depart (except where noted on the tour itinerary) • Continental breakfast daily and some dinners • Sightseeing tours and excursions led by licensed local guides as specified • Airport transfers and transportation between destination cities • Transportation to all included activities • Entrance fees and theater tickets as specified • EF walking tours and Tour Director–led sightseeing as specified• Business and academic visits on tour where specified • Cruises, trains or ferries as specified • Support from EF representatives abroad • 24-hour worldwide emergency service

Not Included in the Fees • Lunches and some dinners • Personal expenses (depends on personal habits) • Passport costs
You may apply for a passport in the Office of International Studies and Programs Passport Application Acceptance Facility on UMSL's campus.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Venice

Day 3: Venice

Days 4: Florence

Day 5: Florence

Day 6: Assisi

Day 7: Pompeii

Day 8: Sorrento + Rome

Day 9: Rome

Day 10: Depart for home

For additional information:
Nate Daugherty, Study Abroad Coordinator (daughertyn@umsl.edu, 314-516-6497)

Important Dates:
Application and Deposit Deadline: September 26, 2013
Additional Documents Deadline: TBA
Remaining Program Fee Deadline: TBA, late October
Online Orientation Completion: November 1, 2013
Mandatory In Person Oriention: 2-4pm November 8, 2013

Application Process:
Please review the Faculty-Led Application Instructions. Applicants must submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Forms are available online only.

1. UMSL Study Abroad Application Form
2. Non-refundable** $500 deposit (due at time of application)
3. Non-UMSL applicants are required to submit a $100 application fee. The application fee is separate from the program fee and is payable by check or money order to 'UMSL'.
4. Scholarship application and scholarship essay (UMSL students only)
5. One ID-sized photo
6. Non-UMSL students must also submit a letter of recommendation and transcript.

University of Missouri-St. Louis
Study Abroad Office, 261 MSC
Attn: Italy Study Program
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121

Application and non-refundable deposit of $500 are due by TBD.

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
Faculty-led program participants are required to complete the online study abroad orientation, which covers health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Participants may or may not have to attend an in-person orientation; you will be notified by the program coordinator via e-mail regarding the specific requirements for your program. Non-UMSL students residing in the St. Louis area are welcome to attend. Please notify the Study Abroad Office if you will be attending so that we may send you a parking permit and directions. Details and location.

Important Information Regarding Fees and Registration:

Registration:
Registration instructions will be sent to you via e-mail by the Study Abroad Coordinator. DO NOT TRY TO REGISTER WITHOUT RECEIVING INFORMATION FROM THE STUDY ABROAD OFFICE ABOUT THE CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PROGRAM.

* UMSL reserves the right to revise the program fee if there are fluctuations in the exchange rate. Participants are responsible for any increase in rates.
**Deposit will be refunded only if you are not selected to participate in the program or if the program is cancelled.