Study Abroad in Rome: Program Details

Images of Rome

Overview

Summer Study Abroad: Rome provides students the opportunity to live in Rome’s vibrant present and explore its Imperial past. Following a four-week immersion in the city of modern Rome and its historical sites (Roman Forum, Colosseum, hill to Palatine), students spend a week on the Sorrentine Coast. From here, this program explores Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mt. Vesuvius, the Naples Archaeological Museum and other sites which chronicle the events of the Roman Empire. Students complete this program with an in-depth knowledge of imperial Roman history gained through hands-on exploration of the ancient remains. Traveling by bus and foot throughout the city each day, you will feel at home in the city that is your classroom.

Housing

In Rome, students live in a central residential facility. Students will share a room with one or two other students.  Breakfast and dinner Monday through Friday are included while in Rome – on weekends at lunchtime and in the South, you can enjoy the delicious offerings of Italy’s cafes, trattorias and restaurants. During the final week of the program, you will live in a shared room at a hotel in Sorrento. Breakfast is included while in Sorrento.
We cannot arrange for housing  prior to or after the program dates.

Dates & Fees

Program Dates: June 21- July 28, 2010
Program Fees: TBD

Your program fee includes:

  1. Tuition for 1 course
  2. Program housing in Rome and Sorrento
  3. Breakfast in Sorrento
  4. Some meals in Rome

Your Program fee does not include:

  1. Air transportation to Rome
  2. Transfer from Rome airport
  3. Some meals in Rome
  4. Lunches and dinners in Sorrento

Financial Aid

Brown students receiving financial aid during the academic year are eligible for a scholarship grant through the Office of Continuing Education, which will be automatically applied by the Financial Aid Office towards the program cost.

We also encourage students to contact the Financial Aid Office to explore additional forms of aid to supplement the Continuing Education grant. Please visit the Brown Financial Aid website for more detailed information.

Non-Brown students: please speak to your Financial Aid office to determine your financial aid eligibility.

Study Abroad Refund Policy For Credit Bearing Programs

If a student withdraws from a study abroad program during the first 3 weeks of the program, she/he is eligible for a refund of the Brown payments based on the schedule below. Brown is not responsible for indirect costs paid directly by the student, including, but not limited to, passport fees, vaccinations, and transportation costs, even when these expenses are directly related to program participation. The schedule below excludes the $300.00 program deposit paid at the time of initial enrollment (typically February of the program year).

Prior to program start, students will receive a full refund less $300 deposit. Students withdrawing before the end of the first week of the program will receive a 75% refund less the $300 deposit. Students withdrawing before the end of the second week will receive a 50% refund less the $300 deposit. Students withdrawing before the end of the third week will receive a 25% refund less the $300 deposit. No refunds will be issued after the end of the third week.

For students who leave because of a medical or family emergency, the same refund policy applies. A student who is suspended, dismissed, or withdraws while under investigation for misconduct, will not have program payments refunded.