ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in Italy Semester Program
Experience everyday life in Parma through language, community engagement, and interdisciplinary study
"'You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.' — I think this Jane Goodall quote encapsulates my experience in Italy as a whole... I have made lifelong relationships and friends that will forever shape my life."
Bowan Sheinberg '26
The program takes place in the Fall from mid-August to late-December and in the Spring from early January to late May
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Live and breathe Italian culture on our ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in Italy semester abroad program. Reside with a host family, build your Italian, and connect academic learning through involvement with local organizations and communities.
From intensive Italian language classes, to amazing study trips, and an internship with a local organization, you'll experience Italy like a local with community engagement at the forefront of your experience.
The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Program Advantage
Community Engagement & Service-Learning
Engage in a service-learning project based on your interests. Past internships include teaching English to children, working with recent immigrants through local non-profits, conducting research in departments at the University of Parma, and planning a community film festival.
Homestay
The heart of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in Italy program is being part of an Italian family. Students live with families for the entire program except on study trips. Through the host family, students have the best opportunity to be incorporated into the social fabric of the local community.
Study Trips & Excursions
Experience the vibrant cities of Torino and Florence, explore the rugged landscape of Sardinia, tour local museums and castles in the Italian countryside, and see how some of the tastiest Italian food staples are made.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Students: Get Credits Towards Graduation
Our ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½-run programs can be used to fulfill the Intercultural Understanding Global (IUG) objective, required to graduate from ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. Since our programs include service learning they can also fulfill the Social Responsibility Praxis (SRX) objective.
Location
The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in Italy program is based in Parma, part of the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ has selected the city of Parma to provide students with a high degree of integration into Italian family life and community.
The charming city is small enough to provide students with many opportunities to practice their language learning, but large enough to offer students shops, restaurants, and . The city is also well connected by train to the rest of Italy.
Academics
| Course | Claremont Credits | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive Italian Language | 2.0 | 8 |
| Contemporary Italian Society | 1.0 | 4 |
| Independent Study Project: Italy | 1.0 | 4 |
| Italian Art and Visual Culture | 0.5 | 2 |
| TOTALS | 4.5 | 18 |
The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in Italy Experience
Learn more about student experiences and get a taste of the sights and explorations you may experience during your semester in Italy.
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Take the first step in gaining an understanding of the life and culture of Italy. Follow the links to our application site for detailed program information, costs, and how to apply.
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