Bryn Mawr College Summer Study in Pisa, Italy
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Adults Subject Areas • Art History • Comparative Literature • Culinary Arts • Italian Language • Liberal Arts • Opera		Quick Look • Location: Pisa - Italy • Host Institution: Università di Pisa • Language of Instruction: Italian • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Located in the North-West Tuscany region of Italy, Pisa is characterized by narrow streets, picturesque piazzas, and many historic and artistic monuments such as the Leaning Tower, symbol of the city. As a famous university city, Pisa is very lively. Its center is full of all types of meeting places: cafeterias, restaurants, pizzerias, inns, discos, and live music venues. Along the Lungarni or in the adjacent streets of Piazza Garibaldi, you can immerse yourself in the Pisan dolce vita, making a stop for a beverage and a chat in one of the many caffés packed with students. Lying a few kilometers from the sea, Pisa enjoys a Mediterranean climate with sunny days and average summer temperatures ranging between 65-82 degrees F. The beach of Marina di Pisa is about 15 minutes away, and bus transportation makes it an easy commute. Pisa also offers visitors a series of summer folk events. Students can take advantage of Pisa's proximity to other major cities in Italy. It is connected to Florence with a frequent train service linking the two cities in about an hour. Pisa is also on the Rome-Genoa line with frequent trains in both directions. In addition, there is daily shuttle ferry service from nearby Livorno to Elba, Capraia and other islands in the Mediterranean sea. Galileo Galilei International Airport is located in Pisa. It is the most important airport in Tuscany, connecting the city with major Italian and European destinations. A six-week intensive program in the heart of the tuscany region, Pisa. Students develop language skills as they experience the culture and food of tuscany. The location allows for travel as classes run Monday through Thursday thus giving three-day weekends. Program is open to ALL (female & male) students in good academic standing at their institution. 1 credit: Non-intensive Elementary Italian; 2 credits: Intensive Elementary Italian; 2 credits: Intensive Intermediate Italian; 1 credit: Art History - the Art of Pisa & Tuscany; as well as other 1 credit literature, culture & film courses depending on students interest. Two credits may be taken for the price of half of one credit during a normal semester at Bryn Mawr. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Transfer credit to other colleges and universities Eligibility Program is open to ALL (female & male) students in good academic standing at their institution. Must have graduated high school and be enrolled in a college or university. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Apartment / Flat Program guarantees housing in Hotel. Will provide some assistance for other types of housing but those are not guaranteed. Program Costs • Application fee $50 • Summer 2008 Tuition $4800 for 2 units of credit ( 2009 tuition TBA) • Lodging $2450* • Summer 2008 Program Fees $300 (2009 fess TBA)** *Based on current exchange rate, for living in 3-star local hotel **includes excursion to Florence connected to courses and miscellaneous expenses (i.e. museum entrance fees) PLEASE NOTE: Fees, including tuition, will be refunded to students who withdraw by April 30th. Half of the tuition will be refunded to students who withdraw between May 1st and June 1st. There will be no refunds after June 1st. Costs Include:  • Application fee $50 • Summer 2008 Tuition $4800 for 2 units of credit ( 2009 tuition TBA) • Lodging $2450* • Summer 2008 Program Fees $300 (2009 fess TBA)** *Based on current exchange rate, for living in 3-star local hotel (other options available: apartment, homestay...) **includes excursion to Florence, Siena, & other day trips connected to courses and miscellaneous expenses (i.e. museum entrance fees) Financial Aid Yes. Limited scholarships are available to qualified students. All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Please note that the maximum amount that can be awarded is a full tuition scholarship. Scholarship application forms may be obtained by e-mailing pisa@brynmawr.edu. Scholarship applications should be received by March 1st. Dates June 13-July 25 2009; intensive six-week program. Briefing before program begins and conclusion before program ends included in dates. Deadlines March 1st for Scholarship application, otherwise March 15th deadline for application, applications submitted after March 15th will be considered on a rolling basis Contact Program Assistant Pisa Summer Program Department of Italian Bryn Mawr College 101 N Merion Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 USA Tel: 610-526-5198 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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