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Program Overview

Study human rights and law in Siracusa, Sicily, and experience life on the Mediterranean Sea while learning from global experts. This program is offered for sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA.

Housing is apartment-style, and the program is offered in the fall and spring semesters (ongoing). Full-day excursions around the island of Sicily will be included in the program fee. Excursions could include places like the Baroque cities of Noto and Modica, the ancient Greek art and architecture site of the Valley of the Temples, the Necropolis of Pantalica, which dates from the 13th to 7th centuries BC, etc.

Additionally, classes will have excursions around Siracusa and Catania, tied to course content.

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Program Highlights

Full day excursions around the island of Sicily
Engage with local communities and field visits connected to coursework
The research course allows students to focus on an area of interest and be mentored by a local expert
Students participating in a research project for this program may be eligible for the International Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Scholarship (I-UROP)
In addition to human rights courses, other courses are available to help build out semester curriculum.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Medical / Accident Insurance

Program Details

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Locations

  • Italy

Fields & Subjects

  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Law

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-35

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