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Course Dates: June 1 – July 23, 2021
Travel Dates: May 10 – 21, 2021

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**Enroll early for scholarship opportunities.

Study Abroad with SPC in Italy!  Students will learn about the influence of Rome on the development of Western art, architecture, and ideas. We will encounter Rome’s heroic past, the growth of the empire, the pervasive influence of the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages, and the blending of Christian themes and Classical forms in the period of the Renaissance.

In Rome, students will be able to experience great works of art and architecture first-hand by visiting the Vatican Museum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum. In addition to visiting Rome, we will also tour Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, Venice, and Assisi.

The experience will give students a better understanding of Italy’s central place in the development of Western civilization.

Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Payment plans, scholarships, and other ways to fund your study abroad program are available. Explore scholarship options now.

Available courses – Students must enroll in one of the courses from the list below.  Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites. Once accepted into the program, students will be notified of the Course Number and enrollment dates/deadlines.

Lead Faculty: Timothy Wolter

  • HUM 2210 – Western Humanities: Ancient through Renaissance

After you submit the application online, we will review your application and an automatic email will be sent to your college email with details of your next steps, including scheduling your interview with the Italy program lead faculty. Contact Tim Wolter (727-341-4206) with any specific questions about this program.

Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad in Italy, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the Italy blog below.

The shifting borders of St Peter’s Square and Tingling Tastebuds by Alexander Baldwin

Study Abroad, Study Abroad in Italy

On Day One, we toured the Vatican and it was spectacular! We walked into the Vatican square and we saw all different types of cultures and how they interacted. As we climbed the dome to the top of the Basilica, we climbed 40 stories and viewed countless religious moments captured eternally in mosaic displays. Climbing … Continue reading The shifting borders of St Peter’s Square and Tingling Tastebuds by Alexander Baldwin →

Getting ready for Italy! by Brandy Stark

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Wow, well I can’t believe we are at the two week mark for this trip (actually, we’re just under that now…yikes!) I have pretty well completed all of the purchases needed for this trip — wardrobe, adapter plugs, and travel items. Getting ready to teach the pre-trip information next week — looking forward to getting … Continue reading Getting ready for Italy! by Brandy Stark →

Message from the Study Abroad Italy High School lead faculty! by John Hesting

Study Abroad in Italy

My name is John Hesting and I have been at SPC since 2006 where I teach at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School.   I teach Honors World History and Honors Economics, and sponsor the Student Government Association, Multicultural Club, and Ultimate Frisbee team. On the college level, I teach American National Government and International Relations. This … Continue reading Message from the Study Abroad Italy High School lead faculty! by John Hesting →

Message from the Study Abroad Italy High School co-faculty! by Brandy Stark

Study Abroad in Italy

I’m Dr. Brandy Stark, faculty for SPC since 2000. My main campus is Downtown where I teach both Humanities and Religious Studies. I love learning and am continuing to study for a second post-PhD graduate degree in Liberal Studies. No matter how much one has learned there is always something new in the world to … Continue reading Message from the Study Abroad Italy High School co-faculty! by Brandy Stark →

High School Students: Study Abroad in ITALY! by Anna Faiola

Study Abroad in Italy

Are you an High School students who is thinking about Studying Abroad in Italy this summer? Good news! The application is still open! Join us at the Meet-n-Greet! When: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 – 6:00-7:30 pm Where: Clearwater Campus – Room ES 324 This is a great chance to meet the Italy program faculty and … Continue reading High School Students: Study Abroad in ITALY! by Anna Faiola →