ISA in Rome, Italy
Location
Italy: Roma (Rome)
Description
Rome’s many neighborhoods and sprawling historical sites give the sense of being in a small town, despite the fact of being home to almost 3 million people. Rome is the political capital of Italy and regional capital of Lazio, as well as being home to an entire City State - the Vatican City. In addition to its strong political influences, the Eternal City also boasts an incredible amount of history and art from Ancient Rome, Medieval, Baroque, Renaissance, and Paleo-Christian periods. A walk or bus ride through even the most commonplace neighborhoods of the city offers encounters with innumerable monuments, towering obelisks, and major imperial buildings that impressively still remain just as they have for 2,000 years.
Highlights
Students participating in the ISA Rome program can choose from a multitude of courses in English as well as several courses in the Italian language. The 19-to-1 faculty ratio at American University of Rome gives students the opportunity to gain the best possible international education experience, with instruction from both local and international professors. Meanwhile, study abroad students interact with peers from North America as well as all over the world. The wide range of course options available includes Art, Architecture, Economics, History, International Relations, Literature, Italian History and Language, Social Sciences, Political Science, Physical and Biological Sciences, Video production, and more.
The ISA Rome office is located one block from the American University of Rome campus. The ISA resident staff is available at all times and conducts on-site orientations, leads excursions, assists with housing and provides academic support. The ISA office is a place where students can receive tutoring, take informal cooking classes, learn about activities and cultural events, utilize academic and travel resources, use the internet or simply visit and practice Italian language with the ISA staff.