Study Abroad
TU in Italy - Lorenzo de' Medici, Venice
The Lorenzo de’Medici (LdM) Venice campus is located in the historic city center. The Venice program offers the students the chance to study Italian language, and to take English-language electives in the humanities or studio arts. The rich history and culture of Venice provides an incredible backdrop for the course work and activities throughout the program.
LdM’s Venice building is in Campo Santa Margherita, an historic square and popular meeting point for local students and residents. A short walk from Piazza San Marco, students on this program will quickly learn to navigate Venice’s narrow streets on foot and the canals via vaporetto.
Known as the Queen of the Adriatic, the city of Venice stretches across 118 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea. Venice was a major center of the arts from the 13th century until the 17th century and the printing capital of the world in the 15th and 16th centuries. The influences of these periods can still be seen today in the art, architecture, and culture of Venice. Venice and its lagoon is an UNESCO World Heritage site.
Academic Information: Maximum of 15 U.S. credits per semester. All students participating in the TU in Italy program at LdM Venice in the fall or spring are required to enroll in an Italian language class during their semester abroad. TU students may receive Honors College credit for their study abroad experience.
Language of Instruction: English (except for Italian language courses).
Activities: LdM offers a range of academic and cultural optional activities which students may participate in for an additional fee.
Housing: Students live in shared apartments organized through LdM. Apartments are furnished and usually consist of 2-4 double-occupancy bedrooms, a living area, kitchen and bathroom. Bed linens, access to a washing machine, and internet service are provided in apartments. Utilities are included in the program cost. Please note that excessive use of utilities (over $75 per month) will result in additional fees. Apartments are located throughout Venice and may be within waslking distance or may require the use of public transportation or vaporetto (local boat taxi) in order to get to the school.
Please remember that walking 25-30 minutes in Italy is considered normal.
Dates:
Fall: September - December
Spring: January - May
Academic Year: September - May
Costs:*
Fall 2012: $11,200
Spring 2013: $11,200
Cost includes academic credit (maximum 15 credits), housing, health insurance, and orientation. Additional costs include airfare, local transportation, meals, visa and passport fees, personal expenses, a $300 housing deposit, any additional class fees, and a $300 study abroad fee.
*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student with an overall GPA of 2.8. Sophomore/Junior/Senior status. No previous knowledge of the Italian language required.
Application Process: Fill out the application and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $50 application fee. Non-TU students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application.
Application Deadlines:
Fall: March 1
Spring: September 15
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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