VENICE, ITALY

Italian Language, Culture and Architecture

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Program Description

Learn about the unique city surrounded by water while interacting with locals and exploring its fascinating landscapes and glorious history.

APPLY NOW FACULTY-LED APPLICATION

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Summer	2023	February 4, 2023	UPDATE! Program starts Saturday, May 13, 2023	June 24, 2023

See program cost details below for fees and payment deadlines.

Information Sheet
Open to	All academic disciplines
Language of Instruction	English and Italian
Level of Study	Undergraduate and Graduate
Credit Offered	FAU credits
Program Primary Subject	Italian language, Culture, Architecture
Sponsoring College	Arts and Letters

Program Course Offerings:

ITA 2952: Beginning Italian Level 1 or 2 (4 credits)
ITA 4957: Italian Language and Culture (4 credits)
ITT 3956: Venice and Its Reflections (3 credits)
ARC 4950: Architecture in Venice (3 credits)

Course Eligibility & Requirements:

Students participating on the program are required to take two courses for a total of at least 6 credits.

Program Eligibility & Requirements

Must have a 2.5 overall GPA at the time of application
Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
Must be eligible to take FAU courses during the study abroad program term
See Policies & Procedures page for more information

COVID-19 Statement

Important Information for Study Abroad

The host country or host provider may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to participate on this program. FAU does not have control over the requirements of a foreign government or other organization. Students should not participate in this program unless they have reviewed and are willing to comply with the public health requirements of the host country or provider. Failure to comply with such requirements may mean you will be denied boarding of your flight, entry into country at immigration abroad, housing, and/or access to public spaces in-country. Please note, as this is not an FAU requirement, FAU is not responsible for verifying your vaccination status prior to travel. If you commit to this program and later withdraw due to vaccination status or other public health requirements of the host country or host provider, you will be subject to financial penalties as described by your terms and conditions.

Students may be required to quarantine once they have arrived to a study abroad destination or isolate if they become ill. If the host country or provider requires travelers to quarantine upon arrival to the host country or isolate at any time, students will be financially responsible for the isolation or quarantine period and must complete this prior to the program start date/check-in. Students must be able to begin program participation by the program start date/check-in. It is the student’s responsibility to know and adhere to the public health guidelines where they are traveling, and to factor those requirements into their travel arrangements and budget.

Program Faculty Leader(s):	Education Abroad Contact: Alex Baker
Dr. Emanuele Pettener (Italian language), epettene@fau.edu	Coordinator
John Sandell (Architecture), jsandel@fau.edu	Phone number: 561-297-1039
Dr. Ilaria Serra (ITT 3956), iserra1@fau.edu	Email: bakera@fau.edu

Location

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.

Housing

Students will reside in shared apartments with kitchen, basic cooking utensils and linens included.

Program Cost and Funding

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

Students participating on FAU Faculty-led Programs may use eligible financial aid
Program participants may be eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship
See additional scholarship and funding information here.

Program Cost

$2,998.00 program fee + tuition for the required program summer course(s). FAU in-state or out-of-state rates apply.

Program fee payment deadlines:
1ST PAYMENT: $1,600 due by Sunday, February 12th, 2023
2ND PAYMENT: $1,398 due by Thursday March 9th, 2023

Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email.

Program Fee Includes:

Accommodations in Venice from check-in through check-out date
5 group meals
Museum and cultural activities within Venice
2-day excursion to the Dolomites mountains with transportation
International Health Insurance

Program Fee Does Not Include :

International flight
$200 administrative fee due at time of application
Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
Lunches and most dinners
Personal spending money

Health, Safety and Travel Documentation

International health and travel insurance

All FAU students participating on an FAU Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost.

COVID-19

Students may be required to quarantine once they have arrived to the study abroad destination or isolate at any point during the program. If quarantine is required, it is the student’s personal and financial responsibility to complete prior to the start of the program so that they are available to participate for the program start date. It is the student’s responsibility to know and adhere to the public health guidelines where they are traveling, and to factor those requirements into their travel arrangements and budget.

Resources

U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information: Travel Advisories (state.gov)
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
FAU SHS: FAU - Health Advisory
WHO: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-vaccines-safety
Access to vaccine: FAU - COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Benefits of being fully vaccinated prior to departure for your study abroad program:

Reduced risk of denied entry if a country requires vaccination for entry
Reduced risk of having to get vaccinated abroad if it becomes mandatory in the country of study
Reduced risk of denied acceptance to one of our foreign universities
Reduced risk of denied acceptance into campus housing or host accommodations abroad
Reduced risk of spreading COVID-19 and its variants to other parts of the world, including the communities where we have programs
Reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 while abroad, which could lead to missed classes and excursions, mandatory quarantine or isolation, and other disruptions to the program
Increases student access to local events, services, and travel while abroad
Provides more flexibility in planning study abroad extracurricular activities, including excursions
The WHO and U.S. CDC agree that the vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
Alongside our other prevention measures, the vaccine significantly increases protection for FAU faculty, staff, students, and international partners

Regarding increased access because of being vaccinated, please be aware that businesses and services may legally restrict access to exclude unvaccinated individuals. Local ordinances may allow the same. In such cases, FAU won’t be able to intervene or advocate on your behalf.

Travel Documentation

A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.

If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the Travel.State.Gov website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit U.S. Embassy.gov .