Rome, Italy
The Experience
For three months, Italy will be your classroom as you take an unforgettable plunge into the glorious past of Rome, a breath-taking walk through the monumental witnesses and imposing buildings of The City of Seven Hills. You'll see the current influences of Italian politics, religion, and customs that make Italy the complex culture that it is today. This semester combines classroom learning and guided tours of Rome to provide a unique and challenging cross-cultural setting.
While living in Rome, you will experience a variety of new cultures, gain a global perspective, and understand in a new way, the joys and challenges of serving God in a cross-cultural setting. You will enjoy rich interaction with teachers, faculty, and ministry leaders in both a classroom setting and one-to-one meetings. We believe this unique opportunity and community setting will lend itself to lifelong impact. Study abroad with us and you'll be immersed in culture, ministry, and learning.
Program Highlights
Two independent travel breaks
Experiential learning
Discipleship and community focus
Multi-day educational excursions to Florence and Greece
Weekly field trips throughout Rome
Student activities on campus
Local church connections and ministry
The Community
During your semester in Rome, you will be immersed in life in Italy while having the opportunity to learn from qualified professors teaching from a Christian worldview. Academic adventures throughout Rome, as well as excursions to Florence and Pompeii, will make you feel like you're walking through a museum! When studying abroad in Rome you will get two travel breaks during the semester for independent travel in Europe–or stay in Rome and explore it further.
Our focus on connection and community provides a space for you to live and grow holistically and intentionally while in Rome.
Our team in Rome cannot wait to help you experience the culture of Italy, explore the streets of Rome, and meet people from the community. We are excited for you to join us in Rome and explore La Città Eterna!
Meet Your Guide
Natasha Zimmerman will walk with you through the whole process–from your very first question to when you board your flight–she’s with you the whole way.
Course Offerings
Whatever your major, you’ll learn from qualified and Christian professors during your semester abroad.
You will enroll in Cultural Understanding and then may select an additional three or four courses for a total of 12-16 credits.*
*You may select one of the following: Exploring the Art of Italy or International Business since they are taught at the same time. Please note that the internship course is only offered during the summer.
Summer Internship In Italy
Spend 8 weeks in Rome at an organization related to your major.
Student Testimonials
Students share about some of their favorite aspects of studying abroad in Rome–from the culture, the friendships, traveling, and to spiritual development; students from all over have had a life changing experience here in Italy.
Semester Schedule
Dates are subject to change
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September
Students Arrive - Sept 18th
Program Starts
Pompeii
Multi-Day Independent Travel
October
Greece
Multi-day Independent Travel
November
Florence or Milan
Debrief Retreat Weekend
December
Students Depart to the US - Dec 16th
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January
Students depart the US - Jan 22nd
Students arrive in Rome
Orientation
February
Pompeii
Multi-Day Independent Travel
March
Greece
Multi-day Independent Travel
April
Florence or Milan
Debrief Retreat Weekend
Students return to the US - April 21st
Meet The Team
Our team cares deeply for you and will provide support, mentorship, and experiential teaching throughout the semester.
12-16 semester credits
Credits are awarded by College of the Ozarks. View our accreditation page for more details.
Room and board (Some meals included) at the College of the Ozarks Living and Learning Study Center in Rome
Italian-style breakfast Monday-Friday
Chapel Dinner
One meal per day during the Florence and Greece Trips
Occasional Additional meals
Arrival and departure airport transfers in Rome
Full-time onsite staff and support
Public transportation pass for travel in Rome
Multi-day educational excursions to Florence and Greece
Select museum and excursion fees when part of a class excursion
Retreat Weekend
Student activities - weekly events designed for community building
What’s Included
Pricing Cost for the 26/27 Academic Year: $18,500*
Room and Board: $4,000
Tuition: $14,500
*Please check with your college or university for exact costs. In most cases, if you are a student at one of our partner schools a semester will not cost you more than what you are currently paying at your school. Join us at the College of the Ozarks Living and Learning Study Center in Rome. Please connect with your college or university for exact costs. In most cases, if you are a student at one of our partner schools a semester in Rome, Italy will not cost you more than what you are currently paying for school. If you are not currently enrolled in a college or university and would still like to attend, contact us.
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