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CIEE High School Summer Abroad: Creative Writing in Rome
With more than 3,000 years of history, Rome is steeped in legend. Through expert-led classes, dive into the basics of storytelling amid the backdrop of Roman mythology. Analyze stories that have endured for millennia. Develop the tools and techniques to breathe life into your tales! Meet storytellers and visual artists. Investigate artistic and literary works rooted in myths and the responses ...
With more than 3,000 years of history, Rome is steeped in legend. Through expert-led classes, dive into the basics of storytelling amid the backdrop of Roman mythology. Analyze stories that have endured for millennia. Develop the tools and techniques to breathe life into your tales! Meet storytellers and visual artists. Investigate artistic and literary works rooted in myths and the responses to those myths over time. Engage in virtual reality experiences to see the city’s palaces, temples, and monuments just as the ancient Romans saw them. In the end, create your storytelling project as a spoken performance, script, creative essay, comic, short film, or audio story. Explore Rome’s cobbled streets and alleys—from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican—and meet local te...
Program Highlights
Go myth-hunting with your friends all around Rome using passages from ancient Roman authors and excerpts from the Percy Jackson books.
Immerse yourself in the Circus Maximus and experience the ancient chariot racing stadium where races were held before as many as 250,000 spectators.
Try yummy flavors at Fassi, Rome's oldest and most famous gelateria dating back to 1880, and find out how traditional Italian gelato is made!
Travel back in time and spend the day as an Ancient Roman at Roma World, the newest theme park in Rome’s countryside.
Explore the Campania region and some of the first Greek colonies of southern Italy, and discover the connection between Roman and Greek myths.
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Quick Details
- Rome, Italy
- 2-4 Weeks
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Rome, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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With more than 3,000 years of history, Rome is steeped in legend. Through expert-led classes, dive into the basics of storytelling amid the backdrop of Roman mythology. Analyze stories that have endured for millennia. Develop the tools and techniques to breathe life into your tales! Meet storytellers and visual artists. Investigate artistic and literary works rooted in myths and the responses to those myths over time. Engage in virtual reality experiences to see the city’s palaces, temples, and monuments just as the ancient Romans saw them. In the end, create your storytelling project as a spoken performance, script, creative essay, comic, short film, or audio story. Explore Rome’s cobbled streets and alleys—from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican—and meet local te...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
With more than 3,000 years of history, Rome is steeped in legend. Through expert-led classes, dive into the basics of storytelling amid the backdrop of Roman mythology. Analyze stories that have endured for millennia. Develop the tools and techniques to breathe life into your tales! Meet storytellers and visual artists. Investigate artistic and literary works rooted in myths and the responses to those myths over time. Engage in virtual reality experiences to see the city’s palaces, temples, and monuments just as the ancient Romans saw them. In the end, create your storytelling project as a spoken performance, script, creative essay, comic, short film, or audio story. Explore Rome’s cobbled streets and alleys—from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican—and meet local te...
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