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Course Dates: January 16 – May 10, 2024
Travel Dates: March 10– 17, 2024 – DATES CONFIRMED
This program is open to High School students currently in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades (excludes seniors graduating in 2023) in SPC’s dual enrollment, early college and Collegiate High Schools programs.
“Andiamo in Italia,” means “Let’s go to Italy!”
Join SPC faculty for an amazing and educational program to Italy.
We will take a tour of the Roman ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide and see artifacts from the wealthiest ancient Romans, preserved in time. We will visit the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes.
Explore amazing sites like the Roman Forum, marking the former heart of the Roman Empire where Julius Caesar gave many of his political speeches and The Colosseum, the world’s most famous arena used for gladiatorial combat.
Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below. If desired, students may enroll in both courses, for a total of 4 credits. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.
Professor: Earl Fratus
Professor: Kelly Rich
Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the Italy program lead faculty, Earl Fratus (727) 394-6045.
Other SPC Study Abroad programs
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.
Student Study Abroad Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad, read posts from other SPC students below.
Studying abroad in Italy with SPC was an adventure from start to finish! New faces, new sights, new foods: all of it was an opportunity for exploration, and I’ve come out of it with a picture of the world that is slightly bigger than before. Travel is one of the most valuable experiences by which … Continue reading SPC Study Abroad Italy: Unforgettable Journey!
The trip to Italy was one of the most stimulating, educational, and fun ventures I have experienced in my life. Going to another country is such an enriching experience and really shows you new perspectives and ways of life that you might’ve never even thought of before. I made many new friends with the people … Continue reading The program to Italy was one of the most stimulating, educational, and fun ventures I have experienced in my life.
The Birthplace of Western Civilization The Roman Empire always had an aura of mystique around its description. Filled to the brim with pillars, philosophy, pale statues, and promise, The Roman Empire was quite the surprise when I learned in history class that such as great, albeit flawed, empire fell due to the invasion of a … Continue reading SPC Studying Abroad Italy : A Wonderful Travel and Social experience
Studying abroad with SPC has been an opportunity like no other. It is a wonderful experience to see so many tourist attractions and sites that would normally be too much effort to go on your own time. I feel this is one of the big benefits of high school study abroad because it is a … Continue reading Studying abroad with SPC has been an opportunity like no other.
Spending the past 8 days in Italy has proven to be one of the greatest experience of my life. I feel so honored to take part in the rich history of italy. From the picturesque views, to its remarkable cultural, it truly lives up to the beauty its name embodies. Like a picture on a … Continue reading SPC Italy Study Abroad:The experiences was truly priceless!
This is one of my most fond memories of the 2024 trip to Italy. This was towards the beginning of the food walking tour, of which at the end we could barely walk because of how much we ate. Even though me and my close friend Hayden, (girl in the middle), ended up dancing all … Continue reading SPC Italy Abroad:Experience new and fun things!
My study-abroad trip to Italy was fantastic! In Rome, we enjoyed great sights like The Colosseum, The Roman Forum, The Pantheon, and two different kinds of catacombs. We ate delicious food – the pasta Pomodoro was my favorite – and then burned it off with our long treks through the city! I had so much … Continue reading Italy High School Study Abroad:I highly recommend it!
This summer, 2018, students who were SPC early college, dual enrollment, early admission and/or collegiate high school studied in Italy! SPC High School student Chase Wilson share his journal entries during study abroad and after arriving back home in the states: “In country reflections: As soon as I arrived in Rome, I was awestruck. There … Continue reading SPC High School Student Shares His Experience During and After Study Abroad in Italy!
This summer, 2018, students who were SPC early college, dual enrollment, early admission and/or collegiate high school studied in Italy! High School student Calvin Finley shares his daily journal entries on his experience studying abroad: “The first place we went after arriving in Rome was St. Peter’s square. We got there just in time to … Continue reading SPC High School Student Shares What He Learned and Loved in Italy
This summer, 2018, students who were SPC early college, dual enrollment, early admission and/or collegiate high school studied in Italy! The high school students were asked to highlight their experience by focusing on what they learned and the Italian culture! High School student Alyssa Rhame shares her experience: “It wasn’t my first time flying internationally, … Continue reading High School Student Shares Her Experience Studying in Italy with SPC