C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Italy Ferrara

Today’s Agenda Site Information: Florence/Ferrara/Rome Academic Program Housing Information Costs/Money Matters Year vs. Semester of study Application Process Next Steps

What is the School in Italy? Founded in 1960 by Middlebury College Headquartered in Florence 3 cities to choose from:  Ferrara (2001)  Florence (1960)  Rome (2009) Florence: Sede + Italian universities Ferrara and Rome: Italian universities Language Pledge

Florence Population: 375,000 Capital of Tuscany Jewel of the Renaissance

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

Ferrara Population: 130,000 Emilia-Romagna region on the Po River UNESCO world heritage site

Rome Population: 2.7 million Capital of Italy Important 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 own Students 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 credits Fall plus J-term (September through the end of January): 5 credits Spring (February through mid-June): 4 credits Year (September through mid-June): 9 credits  Ferrara Fall plus J-term (September through the end of January): 5 credits Spring (Late January through the end of June): 5 credits Year (September through the end of June): 9 credits  Rome Fall plus J-Term (September through mid-February): 5 credits Spring (February through late July): 4 credits Year (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 estimates

Application Requirements Declared major GPA Requirement  B- average overall  B average in your major(s)  B average in your Italian courses Minimum completion of ITAL 0252 Language course enrollment during semester prior to study abroad

Study Abroad Application Study Abroad Application Deadlines  Meet 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 Form  Language Assessment from current or most recent language professor  Academic 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 Mason Coordinator, Middlebury School in Italy Sunderland 127 x5745