June 14-30, 2023
Scholarships & Funding
Program Brochure
Contact the Program Director
Lindsey Pedersen
Art Department
P: 480-461-7530
Office: AC Office #1
lindsey.pedersen@mesacc.edu
Explore intercultural communication and art history for two weeks in Italy--the heart of the Roman Empire, the cradle of the Renaissance and Baroque, and a global center for art, fashion, food and design! The buildings, piazzas, and museums of Florence, Rome, Lucca, Pisa and Venice* will be your classroom as you experience the rich culture of Italy.
* Venice is an optional day trip with additional cost.
Italy Program Excursions
- Florence* (13 nights): Timed entrances to the following:
- Lucca
- Pisa*
- Rome (2 nights)*
- Venice*
- Optional day trip (additional cost estimate: $145 for transportation/gondola ride)
Courses Offered (6 credit program)
- Hybrid classes begin prior to departure (required):
May 16-June 13, 2023 - ARH102: Renaissance through Contemporary Art 17424 (3 cr) [H, HU]
- Instructor: Lindsey Pedersen
- COM263: Elements of Intercultural Communication 16317 (3 cr) [C, G, SB]
- Instructor: Puvana Ganesan
- Mandatory study abroad orientation on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9 am - 2 pm at MCC.
- NOTE: The third-party lodging provider for the Italy program strongly recommends that all participants be vaccinated and boosted.
Italy Program Details
Did You Know??
- The Venice Film Festival was founded in 1932 and is the oldest international film festival in the world.
- Italians refer to one another by their city of origin (Milanese, Roman, Florentine, etc.).
- Italy surrounds two independent nations: San Marino and Vatican City (Holy See).
- In 1986, when McDonald’s opened in Rome, protestors against the fast-food chain stood outside the restaurant and handed out free pasta.
- Currency used is the euro (symbol: €; code: EUR)
- Read more detailed cultural information on Italy provided by CultureGrams™ Italy (2022). CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest.
- Read detailed cultural information on Vatican City (the world's smallest independent nation) provided by CultureGrams™ Vatican City (2022). CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest.
- Diversity Abroad Italy Destination Guide
Estimated Program Costs & Deadlines
Expense Type | Estimated Cost | Deadline |
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Program Fee |
$3,210 |
Program Fee Due: March 3, 2023 $250 Confirmation Deposit Due (towards total program fee): upon acceptance to program |
Registration Fee Tuition: 6 credits |
$ 15 |
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Airfare (estimated cost) | $1,400 |
Your program director will provide you with instructions on purchasing airfare for your program. Only after you have received these instructions should you purchase airfare. |
Ground transportation that is not included in program fee | $ 20 | |
Meals |
$ 400 | Not needed until you land in Italy! |
TOTAL Estimated Costs | $5,555 | (program fee, tuition, airfare and meals) |
ADDITIONAL COSTS | ||
Optional day trip to Venice | $145 | Estimated cost for roundtrip transportation and gondola ride |
Insurance for Participants 60+ Years of Age | $3.56 per day | The program fee includes secondary insurance for participants ages 18-59. There is an additional insurance charge for students 60 years and over. |
Textbooks | N/A | No textbooks required. |
Passport
Passport Info HereYour passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of your return to the USA. |
$165/130 |
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Program Application Deadline Space is limited. |
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Scholarships and Funding Your Program
Title | Date(s) | More Information |
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International Education 1 application for 2 scholarships! IE Study Abroad Scholarship
Maricopa Grant
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Deadline: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 |
Get information on financial aid & grants, scholarships, and misc. resources for study abroad here. PRIOR to applying for a scholarship, student must:
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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