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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Architecture & Culture in Rome
There’s no better place to explore architecture than Rome, an open-air museum where the streets reveal 2,000 years of design breakthroughs. In this hands-on program, you’ll dive into the world of architecture and urban design with fellow Global Navigators by your side, sketching on site, observing how people interact with their environments, and bringing your own creative ideas to life. In class and on walking tours, you’ll learn how Rome’s signature features and architecture technology revolutionized Western architecture. Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon, study key design principles, and meet local architects and historians. Your learning will culminate in an original 3-D design project inspired by Rome, presented in a gallery open to peers and local professionals. Outside class, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, wander cobblestone alleys in Trastevere, and devour fresh pasta, pizza, and gelato. Take a day trip to Florence to see Renaissance masterpieces up close, and explore the stunning gardens and villas of Tivoli.
There’s no better place to explore architecture than Rome, an open-air museum where the streets reveal 2,000 years of design breakthroughs. In this hands-on program, you’ll dive into the world of architecture and urban design with fellow Global Navigators by your side, sketching on site, observing how people interact with their environments, and bringing your own creative ideas to life. In class and on walking tours, you’ll learn how Rome’s signature features and architecture technology revolutionized Western architecture. Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon, study key design principles, and meet local architects and historians. Your learning will culminate in an original 3-D design project inspired by Rome, presented in a gallery open to peers and local professionals. Outside class, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, wander cobblestone alleys in Trastevere, and devour fresh pasta, pizza, and gelato. Take a day trip to Florence to see Renaissance masterpieces up close, and explore the stunning gardens and villas of Tivoli.
Program Highlights
Visit the museums of Vatican City, the world’s smallest country, and stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling—featuring The Creation of Adam.
Team up with other Global Navigators on a scavenger hunt through baroque Rome! Navigate iconic sites like Piazza Navona and the Pantheon as you sharpen your observation and spatial reasoning skills.
Guided by an instructor, sketch architectural features in one of Rome’s most charming historic neighborhoods, focusing on façades, arches, and cobblestone streets.
Explore the ancient Roman technique of mosaic-making with a local artisan and create your own small design to take home.
Take a daytrip to Tivoli to visit Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), an expansive Roman imperial complex showcasing innovative engineering and architectural planning.
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Quick Details
- Rome, Italy
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Locations
- Rome, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Emergency Support
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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There’s no better place to explore architecture than Rome, an open-air museum where the streets reveal 2,000 years of design breakthroughs. In this hands-on program, you’ll dive into the world of architecture and urban design with fellow Global Navigators by your side, sketching on site, observing how people interact with their environments, and bringing your own creative ideas to life. In class and on walking tours, you’ll learn how Rome’s signature features and architecture technology revolutionized Western architecture. Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon, study key design principles, and meet local architects and historians. Your learning will culminate in an original 3-D design project inspired by Rome, presented in a gallery open to peers and local professi...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
There’s no better place to explore architecture than Rome, an open-air museum where the streets reveal 2,000 years of design breakthroughs. In this hands-on program, you’ll dive into the world of architecture and urban design with fellow Global Navigators by your side, sketching on site, observing how people interact with their environments, and bringing your own creative ideas to life. In class and on walking tours, you’ll learn how Rome’s signature features and architecture technology revolutionized Western architecture. Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon, study key design principles, and meet local architects and historians. Your learning will culminate in an original 3-D design project inspired by Rome, presented in a gallery open to peers and local professi...
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