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  • Locations: Siracusa, Italy
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Budget Sheets: Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/16/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Hotel
Program Description:
Faculty Director: Professor Carey WattersCatania

Join Professor Carey Watters on a study abroad tour to Siracusa, Sicily in southern Italy.

This group study abroad in Italy focuses on the study of ancient art and architecture in Sicily. Students will be required to attend a combination of museums, archeological sites, and cultural activities led by Professor Carey Watters. This course is for students who have a desire and the motivation to pursue a deeper understanding of the art and architectural history and the culture of Italy.

Siracusa is a walkable city on the sea with many conveniences and a robust nightlife.

HIghlights:  Mount Etna, Valley of the Temples, Ancient mosaics, Puppet-making workshop, Swim in the Mediterranean sea, Visit the ancient cities of Siracusa, Taormina, Modica, Agrigento. 

This course is for students who have a desire and motivation to pursue a deeper understanding of the history, culture and landscape of Italy.  

Students will be lodged at the  LOL Hostel in Siracusa  .  Hostel includes a full kitchen, laundry, free set of linen and towels, security lockers, computers, etc.
http://www.lolhostel.com/hostel-sicily.html 

Registration: ART 391 
The Art and Architecture of Italy (3 credits) 

Cost: Price will include tuition, airfare, lodging, entrance to museums, tours, daily breakfast and in-country transportation.  (See Budget Sheet above for details.) Grants and financial aid may be available.  

Program Participants are expected to be capable of:
 
( X ) Carrying own luggage ( X ) Walking 5 miles per day ( X ) Mounting staircases
( X )  Communicating issues and concerns to Coordinators ( X ) Addressing others with respect ( X ) Sharing room lodging
( X )  Adhering to rules and safety guidelines ( X ) Attending all programmed activities (at varying hours) ( X )  Respectfully adapting to new food/meal traditions
( X )  Treating local behaviors/social norms/practices with respect ( X )  Adapting to group travel with limited independence and "alone time" ( X ) Traveling to/from the US independently
( X )  Navigating through foreign cities independently ( X ) Using public transportation resources ( X )  Locating or preparing own meals
( X )  Taking care of own health needs    
     
Students are also required to attend pre-trip academic meetings and course activities.