Study Abroad - Exercise and Sports Studies

Athletic Training and Courses through 
Apicius Culinary Institute of Florence, Italy

RMU Athletes will spend a week traveling in Tuscany in a cultural perspectives course before settling in Florence where they take a course such as Sports Marketing, Sports Nutrition, Intro to Photography, or Italian Language*. They also do basic athletic training three times per week with a professional coach. Students will also learn about the national soccer training facilities located in Florence. This program will take place during the month of July 2013 (four weeks in the Summer 2 quarter) and is open to ALL RMU athletes.

 

 

 

Courses:

  • Cultural Perspectives
  • Course to be selected 

 

Requirements:

  • Member of any RMU athletic team
  • Completion of 3 quarters (or equivalent transfer credits) prior to departure
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Reference from student's academic advisor
  • $300 deposit**
  • Completed FAFSA, SIGNED financial aid plan and a $0 financial-aid balance


Costs:

  • RMU quarterly tuition
  • Study abroad fee
    (2013 - $5,000)


Included:

  • Round-trip airfare from Chicago
  • Airport transfers in Italy
  • Housing in Italy
  • Travel in Tuscany during cultural perspectives course
  • Athletic training with professional coach 3 times per week in Florence

 

Disclaimer:

  • * Course selection will be based on availability and is subject to change.
  • **$300 Deposit is refundable if an applicant is NOT accepted into the program based on a decision made by RMU.
  • Program is subject to cancellation in the case of low enrollment.

Robert Morris University is a private, not-for-profit associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree-granting institution, accredited by the Higher learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604, 312.263.0456). RMU serves over 7000 students interested in getting an education that meets the demands of today's business, graphic arts, health care, culinary and technical world at its main campus in Chicago as well as at locations in Arlington Heights, DuPage, Elgin, Orland Park, Bensenville, Schaumburg, Springfield, Peoria and Lake County.