GO Rome
Classic study abroad experience with independent travel
June 25 - July 27, 2024
2025 Dates & Prices: Coming Soon
European Study Center
Cultural Activities
Weekend Travel
Best For
Students who prefer the classic study abroad experience
3-day weekends for independent travel
Students who want a culinary experience unlike any other
Highlights
Five weeks
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Three or six hours of academic course credit taught by engaging faculty
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Professional (PRO) track experience option in lieu of one academic course
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3-day weekends to explore Europe
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Weekly activities such as cooking classes, dinner at vineyards and garden picnics
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Cultural tours like city tours and guided tours of the Colosseum
Overview
Live and learn in the heart of Italy during this five-week study abroad program. Earn three to six credits and enjoy three-day weekends to explore Italy and Europe. You will live within walking distance of the Vatican, take classes from experienced faculty and explore all that the Eternal City has to offer. This program brings students from all over the U.S. to Italy for a 5-week study center experience through Oglethorpe University. With a focus on independent travel, cultural excursions and unique opportunities to connect with your program group, your summer in Rome will be unforgettable. Our staff will show you the world-famous piazzas, introduce you to our favorite Italian dishes and be sure you make the most of your time abroad.
Next Steps
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Chat with us today!
Schedule a chat with our team to find a summer experience designed to match your interests, major and summer schedule.
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Apply & Pay Deposit
Like many universities, we have rolling admissions. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of being accepted.
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Why Now
Do not miss your chance to travel during college. Join us on an adventure to discover yourself, connect with friends and come alive this summer!
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What's Included
Let us do the planning so you can stress less and travel more. Your program fee covers many of the expenses of your time abroad.
Weekend Travel & Adventures
During the middle three weeks of the program, you will have three-day weekends to explore Rome or adventure outside of your program city. The GO Rome staff will hold office hours throughout the program to support students and plan safe, exciting weekend excursions. You can take advantage of our expertise to plan your weekend in one of our favorite cities like Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast. No matter how you decide to spend your weekends, we will support you with our expert advice and ensure you find your travel squad.
Academic Courses
Classes meet Monday-Thursday most weeks which will provide you the opportunity to travel and explore your surroundings on your 3-day weekends. GO Rome courses are available in culture, business, communications and art history. Students will enroll in two classes for six hours of credit or one class for three hours of credit if combined with the PRO track micro-internship experience. Our experienced faculty work year-round to develop engaging and relevant courses. They incorporate local culture into the classroom whether it is through cultural sites and museum visits, readings by Italian authors or providing local context to the topics discussed. Due to our smaller class sizes, it’s easy to engage with the class material and your fellow students as you learn about your area of study. And, the slightly shorter calendar and less class days during the program, GO Rome students will have pre-program assignments to complete.
Community Building & Engagement
Our engagement model is the reason the GO programs are different from other study abroad programs. Our team consists of a program director, faculty members and peer leaders who will support you and create fun and unique opportunities to connect with your program group. In past summers, we have hosted a variety of optional activities from cooking classes to perfect our favorite Italian dishes to gelato tastings. Students have told us they’ve connected with new best friends and future bridesmaids during these optional activities designed to bring the program together!
Professional Experience Option
In addition to an enriching academic experience, GO Rome students have the opportunity to enhance their professional development skills and gain valuable, real-world experience through our innovative partnership with Nexgen Careers. Instead of taking two courses on the program, you take one class and in place of your second course, you will participate in the professional development program focusing on career design and real-world consulting projects for international organizations. Combine the best of both worlds with challenging academics and resume-building professional experience on GO Rome!
Accommodations
While in Rome, you will stay in safe, comfortable, dorm-style housing with 24/7 security. You will be located in the heart of the city and walking distance from the Vatican, the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona. Our neighborhood is full of delicious cafes, great coffee shops and the city’s best gelato. You will stay in a single, double, triple or quad room. The housing facility has a shared kitchen, laundry facilities, courtyard and common space. The GO Rome accommodations are located in a safe neighborhood with wireless internet to make it easy to stay in touch with family and friends at home.
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