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PROGRAM CANCELLED!
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
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.
What a relaxing day! We spent the day at the park and went to one of the tour guides hometown. At the park, I had a great time rowing boats (obviously needing practice) and walking around the park. I also got to do some more shopping near the hotel, getting some nifty shirts and souvenirs. … Continue reading Italy HS – I am appreciative and thankful for this trip by Corey Yeung
The last photo of St. Peter’s I snapped What a great last day to the trip! I am so sad that it’s all over because it was the most wonderful place I have ever been to and I got to spend it with a great group of people! We got to sleep in a little … Continue reading Italy HS – Tonight was the icing on the cake to a trip I will never forget! by Austin Oates
Florence was so much fun – it was one of my favorite days! We got to see such a pretty city. Everything had a Renaissance touch! We got to see the Santa Maria del Fiore! It was huge and absolutely mind blowing. Also the food was so good, I had one of my favorite meals. … Continue reading Italy HS – Florenceee!!!! by Kaitlin Dement
I had a busy and tight-packed schedule today, but nonetheless, had a great time. We went to Florence where we had a quick one-day tour around. We saw many churches, specifically the Santa Maria del Fiore church that was one of the best churches I have ever seen. It was gorgeous with its artistic patterns … Continue reading Italy HS – One-Day Tour in Florence by Corey Yeung
Today we had to opportunity to go to Florence. We woke up extra early so we could reach the bullet train on time. This was very interesting because I knew that my grandfather had been involved in the building of this railway system. It was a two hour ride there and when we finally reached … Continue reading Italy HS – A day in Florence by Amanca Fosbrook
After a two hour speed-train ride, we finally made it to Florence with Jill, our tour-guide. The most amazing, mind blowing churches I have ever laid eyes on are in Florence. The churches in Florence were said to be bland on the inside but so specifically detailed on the outside. This is quite the … Continue reading Italy HS – The most amazing churches I have laid eyes on are in Florence by Lisa Nguyen
Another tiring day, but I couldn’t have asked to see anything more amazing! Our first stop was the Victor Emmanuel monument. Personally, I think it is a beautiful structure but apparently the Romans dislike it because of its gaudy style! Oh, and that equestrian statue in the front is large enough for 21 men to … Continue reading Italy HS – I couldn't have asked to see anything more amazing! by Austin Oates
This was my absolute favorite day in Rome. I waited for this day my whole life, and on June 30th, 2012, my greatest wish came true, I was able to see the Trevi Fountain! I can’t even begin to explain the feeling I felt seeing this fountain. I was so happy I believe I almost … Continue reading Italy HS – The Trevi Fountain by Lisa Nguyen
This day was one of our easier days, which is why I enjoyed it so much.We traveled to the US embassy that only works with the Vatican. This was because its considered its own country. I though that was really interesting that even though it was so tiny, it represented so many people. we discussed … Continue reading Italy HS – A Visit to the US Embassy by Amanca Fosbrook
The days are zooming by! Each day it’s gotten better and more exciting. Today we got to have our last day of class in Italy at the hotel and learned about Buddhism. This not only taught me about Siddhartha Gautama and his visions, but also Mr. Hamacher gave a comparison about this on the trip, … Continue reading Italy HS – This opportunity is amazing by Corey Yeung