Indiana University East

Humanities in Italy

Study Abroad Program

Spring/Summer 2023

Welcome to the Humanities in Italy Study Abroad Information Page!

This program brings students from IU East to Florence, Italy for three weeks for studies at the Florence University of the Arts (FUA). The program is open to all IU students, but specially geared toward students studying at IU East. Students will earn 6 credits through this program: 3 in an online course taught by IU East professor Dr. Jessica Raposo, and 3 in Florence in a FUA course selection of their choice. The IU East course will incorporate enrichment activities that will take the students to concerts, museums, and other cultural sites in the region during their time in Florence. The goal of the program is to give students an immersive learning experience that incorporates the intersections between music and art in Italian culture over time.

To read about our 2018 program, visit the IU East Blog for posts from #iueinitaly.

Click here to learn more about the Florence University of the Arts.

Click here for more details on our studies in this program.

Click here for more details on our travel.

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When does this program run?

This program occurs over two phases:

- - - Spring 2023 semester: online class with Dr. Raposo
    - Summer I 2023: travel to Florence May 13-June 2

Graduating this spring? You can still join us! Your graduation semester would change to June, but you would still walk in the May Commencement ceremony.

How much does it cost?

The fee for this program is $4875 $2275 $1455 after non-competitive scholarships and course fees are applied to the price.

This includes travel to/from Italy, our FUA tuition costs, housing, and admission to about 18 different cultural activities in Italy. Fortunately, IU East provides plenty additional scholarship opportunities for its students, and students from other campuses have scholarships they can apply for as well. The result is that students usually pay out of pocket about the cost of a plane ticket to Italy. Imagine - three weeks in Italy for the cost of the plane ticket!

- - - More information on the cost breakdown and payment calendar
    - More information on scholarships available

Wait - there's an option to see more of Italy?

Yes! Students can elect to stay an additional 3 days and go to Rome with Dr. Raposo. While this is not a required excursion, it is a component students can choose to do as part of the IU program. Exact costs will be calculated when we are in the spring semester course, but it usually costs about $400.

Also, the Florence University of the Arts hosts an add-on weekend trip to Capri, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast. The cost for this trip is 480 euros.

Are there any prerequisites? Am I eligible to apply?

There are no course or major prerequisites for this program - any IU student with a GPA of 2.75 or higher may apply!

Are you a first-year student who doesn't yet have an IU GPA? Visit the online GPA calculator and use your current course grades to calculate your expected GPA.

Things to ask yourself about studying abroad:

- - - Why do I want to see another country?
    - Am I comfortable trying new things?
    - Do I get homesick easily?
    - How do I handle unfamiliar situations?
    - Do I like scheduled, structured activities, or can I go with the flow?
    - Do I like city environments?
    - Can I see past immediate concerns to positive potential experiences?
    - Can I take the time off work?

What do I do to apply?

Date
On a first-come, first-served basis:^[1]	Deposit a $50 fee (non-refundable)^[2] into the “HSS Student Travel” account Call (or go to) IU East’s Bursar’s Office: 765-973-8345 Deposit the money into the “HSS Student Travel” account: #23 686 05 Keep a copy of the deposit confirmation for your records (bursar receipt or credit card statement) Email Dr. Raposo (jraposo@iue.edu): -- A PDF (or screenshot or photo) of the deposit confirmation -- A letter of intent (see details here)
Within 2 weeks of application:	Acceptance letter e-mailed to selected participants (upon receiving this letter, you’ll be allowed to register for MUS-Z 320 and ITAL-M 396)
by Friday, December 16	To guarantee your spot and your scholarship eligibility, register for MUS-Z 320 in SP23 and ITAL-M 396 in SU23 by this date. Problems with registration by this date due to a hold on your account? Contact Dr. Raposo and we'll work it out!
by Friday, January 20	Deposit $450 (of your own money) into the “HSS Student Travel” account ^[3]
Mid-March ^[4]	Final Payment is due [The amount will depend on final cost of program and final amounts of non-competitive scholarships]

^[1] Maximum number of IU East participants is 10.

^[2] It will be refundable only if for some reason you are not being selected for the program, but not if you change your mind.

^[3] This money will be refunded if the trip cannot take place because of the COVID situation.

^[4] This is a tentative date.

Have questions?

Send any questions to:

Dr. Jessica Raposo

Associate Professor of Music, IU East

Springwood Hall 223

jraposo@iue.edu

(765) 973-8632 (voice only; does not take texts)