Study Abroad in Spoleto, Italy

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Siena,  Assisi,  Spoleto,  Urbino,  Tivoli,  Orvieto

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: The Spoleto Study Abroad Summer program is an intensive interdisciplinary program focusing on the arts and humanities for high school students, ages 15-19, interested in the fine arts. In 2009, we are offering programs in visual arts, photography, vocal music, creative writing, drama and dance. Our students are given the opportunity to explore their artistic interests in a spectacular and unique European setting. Through studio time, individual and group instruction, students further develop their skills within their area of interest. Twice-weekly trips to cities such as Florence, Siena, Orvieto, Tivoli expose the students to the rich and significant cultural heritage of central Italy. The mission of the program is to gather teachers and students together in an inspiring and supportive atmosphere in order to foster individual artistic, intellectual and personal growth.

The faculty members are distinguished artists and educators from universities and secondary schools in the United States and Italy. They are chosen for their extensive knowledge and enthusiasm, their dynamic teaching methods, and their ability and willingness to work closely with each student.

Highlights: The students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their area of interest in an incredibly beautiful and artistically rich part of the world. Weekly excursions by charter coach to cultural centers such as Urbino, Florence, Siena, Assisi and other medieval hill towns throughout Umbria and Tuscany give the students an opportunity to experience and explore significant historic and artistic masterpieces first hand. This always resonates profoundly with the students and greatly inspires their artistic and intellectual development.

Not mentioning the food would be remiss. The students dine together in a local family-run restaurant and get to experience the world famous cuisine of Umbria.

Cost in US$: $5,800

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 15 or less

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Spoleto Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Spoleto Study Abroad is an arts and humanities study abroad program for high school students interested in visual arts, photography, creative writing, vocal music, drama, dance and travel. It is an opportunity for a student to immerse themself in an area of interest while exploring the rich cultural heritage of central Italy. This program is designed to foster individual artistic, intellectual and personal growth.

Year Founded: 1997