Today’s Agenda
Site Information: Florence/Ferrara/RomeAcademic ProgramHousing InformationCosts/Money MattersYear vs. Semester of study Application Process Next Steps
What is the School in Italy?
Founded in 1960 by Middlebury College
Headquartered in Florence3 cities to choose from:
Ferrara (2001)Florence (1960)Rome (2009)
Florence: Sede + Italian universitiesFerrara and Rome: Italian universitiesLanguage Pledge
C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Italy: Florence
Middlebury Sede located in the Palazzo Guigni in the academic heart of the old city
~5 undergraduate students and 20 graduate students per semester
4 staff members
Florence cont’d
Academic Program Direct enrollment at University
of Florence (25,000 students) Combination of University of
Florence and Sede courses (minimum of two liberal arts courses at the University of Florence)
Tutorials for university courses
Rome
Population: 2.7 million
Capital of ItalyImportant
architectural/ historical sites from many eras
C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Italy: Ferrara/ Rome
Direct enroll program, take all courses at: the University of Ferrara (12,000
students) or University of Rome “La Sapienza”
(145,000 students) 6-12 (Ferrara)/ 5 (Rome)
undergraduate students per semester
No on-site staff; no Sede 3 courses + Middlebury only
language/literature course (year-long students take this Fall only)
Tutorials for university courses
Housing
Staff helps students locate apartments or homestays in Ferrara/Florence
Option to pre-select or find your ownStudents must live with Italian speakers
How to choose your site?Ask yourself…
What subjects do you want to study? (Not all subjects at all sites) How much structure and support
do you require? What type of living situation do you prefer? What do you hope to gain from the
study abroad experience, academically and personally? What size/type city do you prefer? Explore the School in Italy website Talk with professors Research your options…pick what’s best for you regardless of hype
How long should I study abroad? Year vs. Semester
Academic calendars in Italy Florence
Fall (September to just before Christmas): 4 creditsFall plus J-term (September through the end of January): 5 creditsSpring (February through mid-June): 4 creditsYear (September through mid-June): 9 credits
FerraraFall plus J-term (September through the end of January): 5 creditsSpring (Late January through the end of June): 5 creditsYear (September through the end of June): 9 credits
RomeFall plus J-Term (September through mid-February): 5 creditsSpring (February through late July): 4 creditsYear (September through July): 9 credits
Benefits to full year Language progress University integration Time to settle in to the culture
Costs/Money Matters
Expect to spend the equivalent amount of money in Italy as you do at Middlebury
Semester tuition charge will be $12,900 In addition you will have out-of-pocket expenses paid directly by you in Italy for
housing, personal expenses, travel, etc: Ferrara ~$9,875* Rome/ Florence ~$12,800
Year tuition charge will be $25,800 In addition you will have out-of-pocket expenses paid directly by you in Italy for
housing, personal expenses, travel, etc: Ferrara ~$17,590* Florence/Rome ~$22,430*
$1,350 study abroad fee/ semester Student Financial Services uses our estimated figures when determining
award packages; Contact Office of Financial Aid x5158 Financial aid meeting: October 24, 4:30-5:30, Johnson 304
*Out of pocket expenses are 12-13 estimates
Application Requirements
Declared majorGPA Requirement
B- average overallB average in your major(s)B average in your Italian courses
Minimum completion of ITAL 0252Language course enrollment during semester
prior to study abroad
Study Abroad Application
Study Abroad Application DeadlinesMeet with your major advisor by January 7th All parts submitted online no later than February 1st
What are the components of the application?Completed Application (Available in 127 Sunderland)Major Advisor Approval FormLanguage Assessment from current or most recent
language professorAcademic rationale/study abroad essay
Next Steps…
Research your options Meet with Meghan Mason (call x5745 to schedule appointment) Meet with your language professors Meet with your academic advisor(s) Contact returned students from the School in Italy Read evaluations of the School in Italy (online)
Apply to Middlebury for study abroad approval Completed application to International Programs: February 1
Attend Middlebury pre-departure meeting Apply for a new passport or renew your existing one:
Study Abroad Fair, Thursday 12-4, Bi Hall Great Room
Thanks for coming!
International Programs and Off-Campus Study
Meghan MasonCoordinator, Middlebury School in Italy
Sunderland 127x5745