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International Studies Education

Study Abroad

 

St. John’s University
Rome, Italy

 

Location: Rome
Spend a full semester at St. John’s University’s campus located in the heart of Rome, the breathtaking “Eternal City” where history lines every street.  While there, you’ll conduct an in-depth exploration of Italian history, language and culture, using the distinctive academic resources of this remarkable city.

With Rome as your classroom, you can practice for Italian classes while chatting with locals in the markets, cafes and churches.  You may prepare for your Art History exam by sketching the masterpieces of Bernini in the Piazza Navona, or by exploring the baroque architecture and frescos of St. Peter’s Basilica. 
  

St. John’s University
St. John's is a Catholic university founded in 1870 by the Vincentian Community, located in New York City.  St. John’s maintains branch campuses in Rome and Paris, where semester-long study abroad programs are offered.   

Academic Program
All courses are taught in English, except for advanced foreign language courses. 

Each semester, St. John’s Rome campus offers the following courses:

• Anthropology
• Art  & Art History

• International Business
• International Relations
• Italian Language
• Political Science
• Theology

 

Consult the full timetable here .

 

Qualifications
You must complete at least one year of full-time undergraduate study at Neumann University and must generally have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA to apply.

Accommodations

Students will be housed in the centrally located Collegio Leoniano.

Collegio Leoniano Housing
Via Marcantonio Colonna, 21A
00192 Rome Italy

 

At the Collegio Leoniano, you benefit from the outstanding residential and academic resources of a world-class Catholic university within walking distance of central Rome and Vatican City.
 
Our newly renovated facilities offer students the wonderful opportunity to experience Rome with many of the comforts of home.

Facilities include:

• A fully wired computer lab with printers

• Double and triple rooms

• High-speed wireless internet

• Air-conditioned rooms

• Beautiful courtyard and common spaces

• Full time bilingual residence life staff, including residence directors and assistants

• 24-hr security along with key card entry
  to the building

• Shared microwave and refrigerator on
  each floor for food preparation and storage

 

 

Historic Prati, a picturesque district rich in beautiful architecture, is a vibrant community just north of the Vatican in central Rome.  Prati became one of Rome’s official neighborhoods in 1871, soon after the city was named the capital of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy. Now students can live as locals, gaining an understanding of cultural differences between Rome and the United States.
 
With Vatican City just a short walk away, the Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo are all within your reach.  At St. John’s Rome campus, you will truly live among the Romans

Meals and Personal Expenses
Students receive two meals per day during the week.  Other meals, including all weekend meals, are the students’ own responsibility.  Self-catering facilities are provided in the residence kitchens. Former students suggest you plan to spend between $150 to $200 per week on food, local transportation, postage, laundry, theatre visits, personal expenses, etc. This amount will vary according to students’ interests, habits and personal tastes. Further information to help you plan a budget will be provided in orientation materials. 

 

Terms available: Fall or Spring semester

Program Dates for Spring 2011: January 13 – May 7

Program Fees for Spring 2011

Payable to Neumann University
Tuition (12 -15 credits) & Housing	Neumann Tuition & Room fees
Included in the above: Tuition, accommodations, two meals per day on class days, orientation and student support services.

Additional Estimated Expenses - Payable Directly to Vendor
Passport	$135
Airfare	$800 - $1100
Visa Fees	No charge
Textbooks	$200 - $300
Health Insurance (4 months)	$124
Lunches and personal expenses - not including extracurricular travel	$150 - $200/week

 

Application Procedure – First Steps

1. Apply for a passport
   
   

2. Speak with your Advisor
   
   

3. Speak with the ISE staff
   
   

4. Complete Neumann University Study Abroad Form
   
   

5. Complete the St. John’s Course Selection form, available in the ISE Office
   
   

6. Purchase supplemental health insurance policy here.
   
   

7. Deliver all documents to the ISE office, along with an official copy of your transcript (available from the Registrar for $5) and a $250 deposit by November 2, 2010