C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Italy

Ferrara

Today’s Agenda

Site Information: Florence/Ferrara/RomeAcademic ProgramHousing InformationCosts/Money MattersYear vs. Semester of study Application Process Next Steps

What is the School in Italy?

Founded in 1960 by Middlebury College

Headquartered in Florence3 cities to choose from:

Ferrara (2001)Florence (1960)Rome (2009)

Florence: Sede + Italian universitiesFerrara and Rome: Italian universitiesLanguage Pledge

Florence

Population: 375,000

Capital of TuscanyJewel of the

Renaissance

C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Italy: Florence

Middlebury Sede located in the Palazzo Guigni in the academic heart of the old city

~5 undergraduate students and 20 graduate students per semester

4 staff members

Florence cont’d

Academic Program Direct enrollment at University

of Florence (25,000 students) Combination of University of

Florence and Sede courses (minimum of two liberal arts courses at the University of Florence)

Tutorials for university courses

Ferrara

Population: 130,000

Emilia-Romagna region on the Po River

UNESCO world heritage site

Rome

Population: 2.7 million

Capital of ItalyImportant

architectural/ historical sites from many eras

C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Italy: Ferrara/ Rome

Direct enroll program, take all courses at: the University of Ferrara (12,000

students) or University of Rome “La Sapienza”

(145,000 students)

6-12 (Ferrara)/ 5 (Rome) undergraduate students per semester

No on-site staff; no Sede 3 courses + Middlebury only

language/literature course (year-long students take this Fall only)

Tutorials for university courses

Housing

Staff helps students locate apartments or homestays in Ferrara/Florence

Option to pre-select or find your ownStudents must live with Italian speakers

How to choose your site?Ask yourself…

What subjects do you want to study? (Not all subjects at all sites) How much structure and support

do you require? What type of living situation do you prefer? What do you hope to gain from the

study abroad experience, academically and personally? What size/type city do you prefer? Explore the School in Italy website Talk with professors Research your options…pick what’s best for you regardless of hype

How long should I study abroad? Year vs. Semester

Academic calendars in Italy Florence

Fall (September to just before Christmas): 4 creditsFall plus J-term (September through the end of January): 5 creditsSpring (February through mid-June): 4 creditsYear (September through mid-June): 9 credits

FerraraFall plus J-term (September through the end of January): 5 creditsSpring (Late January through the end of June): 5 creditsYear (September through the end of June): 9 credits

RomeFall plus J-Term (September through mid-February): 5 creditsSpring (February through late July): 4 creditsYear (September through July): 9 credits

Benefits to full year Language progress University integration Time to settle in to the culture

Costs/Money Matters

Expect to spend the equivalent amount of money in Italy as you do at Middlebury

Semester tuition charge will be $12,900 In addition you will have out-of-pocket expenses paid directly by you in Italy for

housing, personal expenses, travel, etc: Ferrara ~$9,875* Rome/ Florence ~$12,800

Year tuition charge will be $25,800 In addition you will have out-of-pocket expenses paid directly by you in Italy for

housing, personal expenses, travel, etc: Ferrara ~$17,590* Florence/Rome ~$22,430*

$1,350 study abroad fee/ semester Student Financial Services uses our estimated figures when determining

award packages; Contact Office of Financial Aid x5158 Financial aid meeting: October 24, 4:30-5:30, Johnson 304

*Out of pocket expenses are 12-13 estimates

Application Requirements

Declared majorGPA Requirement

B- average overallB average in your major(s)B average in your Italian courses

Minimum completion of ITAL 0252Language course enrollment during semester

prior to study abroad

Study Abroad Application

Study Abroad Application DeadlinesMeet with your major advisor by January 7th All parts submitted online no later than February 1st

What are the components of the application?Completed Application (Available in 127 Sunderland)Major Advisor Approval FormLanguage Assessment from current or most recent

language professorAcademic rationale/study abroad essay

Next Steps…

Research your options Meet with Meghan Mason (call x5745 to schedule appointment) Meet with your language professors Meet with your academic advisor(s) Contact returned students from the School in Italy Read evaluations of the School in Italy (online)

Apply to Middlebury for study abroad approval Completed application to International Programs: February 1

Attend Middlebury pre-departure meeting Apply for a new passport or renew your existing one:

Study Abroad Fair, Thursday 12-4, Bi Hall Great Room

Thanks for coming!

International Programs and Off-Campus Study

Meghan Mason

Coordinator, Middlebury School in Italy

Sunderland 127

x5745mmason@middlebury.edu