IPSL Italy
The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadernship
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults		Quick Look • Location: Siena - Italy • Language of Instruction: Italian • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Siena, a small Medieval city in the center of Tuscany, is “the cradle of the Italian language” and the heartland of the Italian of Dante. Service-learning in Siena offers an ideal opportunity to learn Italian (or strengthen your existing skills) through a full immersion in Italian life. Intensive language study at the beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels, combined with volunteer service in an Italian agency or school, socio-anthropological training, a homestay with a local family, and guided excursions will give you a rich and varied experience of modern Italian society and social issues. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Undergraduate Academic Credit Eligibility Students must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs Summer: $4,500-$5,500 Semester: $13,00-$14,000 Costs Include:  Fees include: Academic program tuition; 3-day orientation trip; homestay (including all meals); service agency placement and supervision; excursions and program-related activities; bus pass for local transportation; health insurance; administrative fees; and pre-departure materials. Personal expenses include airfare; books; spending money; and travel money for the semester break. Financial Aid Yes. Students may use financial aid received through their home institution. Dates Summer: Mid May - Mid June or Mid June - Mid July Semester: Early September - Mid December or Late January - Early May Deadlines March 15 for summer; June 1 for fall; November 1 for spring Contact The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership 815 2nd Avenue 8th Floor New York, NY 10017 USA Tel: 212.986.0989 Fax: 212.986.5039 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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