Description

A medieval city located just south of Florence, Siena offers students an ideal location from which to view Italy's rich artistic legacy. CET students are not only surrounded by beautiful art resources, they are also uniquely immersed in contemporary Tuscan life. The curriculum focuses on art history, Italian language, and the culture, poltics, cinema and literature of Italy. CET's Siena program is perfect for serious students looking for an alternative to many of the larger programs in Italy, regardless of major or language level.

Highlights

* Traveling seminar to Sicily in the Fall and Spring
* Live in an apartment with Italian roommates or with an Italian host family
* Take small classes taught in English or Italian
* Experience cultural and language immersion through life in Siena, a real Italian city in the heart of Tuscany
* Participate in an internship, direct enroll in the University of Siena, or join a Contrada in preparation for the Palio

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Fall or Spring: USD 18,450 Summer: USD 6,990 (Please see CET's website for current pricing)

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition & transcript
* Online pre-departure information
* Pre-departure advising & orientation webinar
* Arrival day meet & greet
* On-site orientation
* Full-time resident staff
* Housing: apartments
* Textbooks
* Traveling seminars & excursions
* CET immersion activities
* Overseas university services
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Visa information packet

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

*CET Europe Programs Scholarship *Outstanding Scholar Award *Marie H. Karger Memorial Scholarship for Women

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement

CET Academic Programs mission is to... * To create intensive study abroad programs for students who choose to be challenged, both academically and experientially. * To immerse students in our programs' off-the-beaten-path locations and unique subject matter. * To equip students with new skills, broader perspectives and an appreciation of cultural differences. * To create study abroad innovations for the field, and to serve as a resource to faculty and educational institutions in the development of programs abroad.

Year Founded

1982