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Roma (Rome)
Rome’s history spans more than 2,500 years. In 2007, Rome was declared the 11th most widely visited city in the world by the Euromonitor International Top City Destinations Ranking. The city’s heritage includes grand architecture of its ancient civilization such as the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and academies. The... read more
Rome’s history spans more than 2,500 years. In 2007, Rome was declared the 11th most widely visited city in the world by the Euromonitor International Top City Destinations Ranking. The city’s heritage includes grand architecture of its ancient civilization such as the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and academies. The Middle Age and the Renaissance were a significant period for the city became one of the foci of intellectual and educational growth. The Renaissance also saw the creation of more towns, bridges, public spaces, and churches such as the Sistine Chapel, the St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Navona, and Ponte Sisto. Rome is currently bidding to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
The City Brands Index 2006 declares Rome as the second most historical, educational, cultural, and beautiful city in the world. This is evident in the city’s major centers for higher education comprising several universities, colleges, and academies. In 1303, La Sapienza was established and today is the largest university in Europe and the second-largest in the world, with 147,000 students. The university is also included in the 150 best schools in the world. Other pontifical/international universities and institutes also include the British School at Rome, Istituto Europeo di Design, American University of Rome, John Felice Rome Center (Loyola University Chicago), St. John’s University, French School in Rome, the Universita Campus Bio-Medico, and the Pontifical Gregorian University.
Study abroad students who experienced living in the city share their feedback in RateMyStudyAbroad.com. “I had the opportunity to visit many cities and apply the city to actual studio projects,” explains one student (API in Rome). “Greatest time of my life in Rome,” lauds another from AIFS Study Abroad in Rome, Italy. “We certainly took advantage of every opportunity that we could,” says another student (Athena Study Abroad in Rome, Italy). “Studying at Temple Rome introduced me to a completely new world and it truly changed my life,” describes one study abroader (Temple University Rome: Semester/Academic Year Program). read less
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Meets MBA study abroad program requirement. Students visit a variety of businesses in Germany and Italy, prepare cases, and enjoy cultural activities.... read more
This program is a full semester of exploration, analysis, and synthesis in the center of Western civilization. Courses engage the study of urban ideas... read more
Students will work on independent scholarly projects involving various aspects of international construction and international construction in the UK ... read more
Building Science in Europe and Asia will be offered Summer 2013. Check back for more information soon! read more
In conjunction with the University of Arkansas Rome Center, the Landscape Architecture in Italy group will be spending the second summer mini-mester i... read more
As early as the 16th century it became fashionable for young noble men, and later women, to embark on a tour of Europe as a culmination of their educa... read more
Art in Rome is an intensive study abroad summer mini-semester program led by AU Art Department faculty. Students will earn 6 credit hours while studyi... read more
Lexia offers the opportunity to study the language, history, arts, politics & culture of Rome, Italy. The program is hosted at il Istituto Italiano an... read more
Lexia offers the opportunity to study the language, history, arts, politics & culture of Rome, Italy. The program is hosted at il Istituto Italiano an... read more
Restaurant Internship is intended for those who want to work in Italian restaurants, pizza restaurants, gelato shops, agritourism etc. to gain experie... read more
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