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CIEE Language and Culture Program in Ferrara, Italy (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Ferrara, Italy
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Academic Year 2021-2022 02/26/2021 03/19/2021 TBA TBA
Fall 2021 02/26/2021 03/19/2021 TBA TBA
Spring 2022 09/24/2021 10/11/2021 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Areas of Study: Architecture, Art History, Arts, Culture, European Studies, Gender Studies, History, International Relations, Italian, Italian Language & Literature, Literature, Political Science, Politics, Religious Studies, Urban Studies Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Program Options: Study Abroad Academic Level: Sophomore
Language of Instruction: English, Italian Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Homestay
Program Description:

Language + Culture

FERRARA, ITALY

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Program Overview

Just because you can't speak Italian doesn't mean you can't take advantage of the amazing discoveries waiting for you in Ferrara. Grab your chance to start or build on your skills, in a super-livable small city known for its old-world charm, breathtaking castle, and easy to explore arts.

Unique Experiences

RAMP UP YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS

with intensive courses for beginners and intermediate level students.

EXPLORE MORE

beautiful Italian cities like Florence, Ravenna, Bologna, Siena, Venice, Verona, and Padua.

LEARN TO MAKE

a tasty regional specialty, like cappellacci di zucca.

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Excursions & Activities

  • Take day trips to Ravenna, former Byzantine capital; Padua, home of Giotto's celebrated Arena Chapel frescos; Venice; and Verona, enchanting city of Romeo and Juliet.
  • See more Italian treasures with multi-day trips to Tuscany, Campania, or Sicily.
  • Discover Ferrara's medieval and Renaissance sections of Ferrara.
  • Attend concerts, operas, festivals, and dinners, and meet with local personalities from the art, food, and sports worlds.

Projects

Peer language support. Pair up with an Italian student as Tandem Language Partners to share friendship and conversation.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Three-day orientation – an introduction to Italian culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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