IES Siena
IES- Institute for the International Education of Students
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) Subject Areas • Art History • Economics • History - General • Italian Language • Literature - General • Philosophy • Political Science/Politics • Religious Studies		Quick Look • Location: Siena - Italy • Host Institution: Università degli Studi di Siena • Language of Instruction: English, Italian • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Since 1950, IES has been building quality study abroad programs and introducing U.S. students to new places, studies, and ways of thinking. A non-profit educational organization, IES offers high academic standards and extensive financial aid in over 30 programs throughout the world. The IES Siena program is designed for studying the Social Sciences and Humanities in a beautiful provincial setting. The program is ideal for students desiring a more intimate Italian experience. IES Siena offers a very integrated curriculum with English- and Italian-taught courses that further your understanding and appreciation for the rich artistic and cultural history of Siena. The mandatory core course The Presence of the Past, offered in both English and Italian, makes Siena the classroom through many required field study activities to important sites in and around the city. All courses are taught by Italian faculty, and students with four or more semesters of Italian are also eligible to enroll in Italian-taught courses at the Università degli Studi di Siena. In addition to the many field study activities scheduled to important sites in Siena and the Tuscan region, there is an opportunity to participate in several field trips offered during the semester. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Students carry 15-19 credit hours per semester Housing/Accommodation • Apartment / Flat Program Costs Please inquire for further information. Costs Include:  Please inquire for further information. Financial Aid Yes. IES commits $2 million annually to its financial aid and scholarship programs for students attending IES programs. Dates Fall: Early September to Late December Academic Year: Early September to Late May Spring: Mid-January to Late May Contact IES 33 N. LaSalle Street, 15th Floor Chicago, IL 60602-2602 USA Tel: 800-995-2300 Fax: 312-944-1448 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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