GO Rome

Dates

June 27 – July 29, 2023
Students depart the U.S. on Monday, June 26, 2023

Pricing

Program Fee: $4,000
Tuition: $3,800

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.

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.

Academic Courses

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 intern 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 site and museum visits, readings by Roman authors or providing local context to the topics discussed. Because of 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. Classes meet Monday-Thursday most weeks which will provide you the opportunity to travel on your 3-day weekends.

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, river-side dinners 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!

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.

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!

Click here for an overview of the PRO-track!