Study Abroad - Art & Design

Cultural Perspectives & Photography at Florence University of Arts in Italy

You will spend the first half of your stay in Italy learning about the culture and history of Tuscany. You will be a "traveler" living as the Italians live! Once settled into Florence, you will take courses and complete an internship through FUA.

Program takes place during the Summer I quarter for eight weeks for art & design students. Application deadline is February 15, 2012.

Students will be enrolled in:

• Travel Writing
• Cultural Perspectives
• Advanced photography
• Internship or major-specific course

Requirements:

• Enrollment in the art & design program, sophomore level or higher
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Reference from student's academic advisor
• $300 non-refundable deposit, paid by March 15, 2012
• Completed FAFSA, SIGNED financial aid plan and a $0 financial-aid balance by March 15, 2012

Costs and Fees:

• RMU quarterly tuition
• Study abroad fee of $5,000

Included in study abroad fees:

• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Airport transfers in Italy
• Apartment living in Florence
• 1 week of travel including transportation and housing in Tuscany