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Q. What does this program offer?
A. This program allows MU students to earn six credits of Italian coursework through a four-week summer Italian language program (July 3rd - 28th, 2007) at the University of Bergamo, Italy. Formerly a private institution, this university of 6,500 students has particularly well-developed programs for teaching Italian language and culture to foreigners.
Q. What is it like there?
A. Bergamo is a city of 140,000 at the foot of the Alps in northern Italy. Although Bergamo is one of Italy's most prosperous commercial and industrial regions, it maintains the charm and beauty of its medieval and renaissance past. Bergamo's three historical phases are marked out architecturally. The Citta Alta is a beautifully preserved medieval town, with several 12-13th century cathedrals, two piazzas, the Biblioteca Civica and a 12th century tower. The Citta Bassa represents the Renaissance, with ornate cathedrals, art collections and 16-18th Century palaces. The opera season features Italy's most prestigious companies at the Donizette Theater, and in the summer, Bergamo hosts the Festivale Pianistico Internazionale. Of course, if you need a change of scenery, Milan is just 50 km away by train or car.
Q. What will I study?
A. The program emphasizes instruction of the Italian language at various levels. Coursework includes 5 hours of class daily taught by Italian instructors at the University of Bergamo for four weeks. The language program aims at developing, in an integrated way, the four basic linguistic abilities (listening, reading, speaking and writing) using a great variety of teaching techniques. Beginning Italian students will focus primarily on acquiring the skills necessary to complete the MU Italian I exam sucessfully at the end of the program. In addition to the language instruction, more advanced students will also be required to compile a "cultural journal" at the end of the program.
Q. When can I go?
A. The tentative dates for this program are July 3 - 28. Please double-check the program dates with your advisor or on the program website.
Q. Where will I live?
A. You will be placed with a host family in Bergamo. The homestays are designed to allow you to develop the ability to communicate in Italian and, at the same time, to experience firsthand the Italian way of life. Your host family will provide you with breakfast and dinner each day and will be convenient to public transportation routes.
Q. Will I get academic credit?
A. You may enroll in 6 hours of Italian language, Please see the enclosed handout for details on course options.
Q. Can I afford to go?
A. MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. You will pay MU educational fees, non-resident fees (for non-Missouri residents), the information technology fee for 6 hours and a $350 study abroad fee. Additional expenses for this program include airfare, host family room and board, and miscellaneous expenses for academic supplies, on-site transportation, and recreation. Please note that these expenses may fluctuate according to the current exchange rate. Estimated costs for this program are listed below.
Q. Can I get financial aid?
A. Most financial aid that you normally receive for your classes at MU should apply to the cost of the program. If you are not a Missouri resident, you will be billed for MU non-resident fees and so remain eligible for any non-resident scholarships you receive from MU. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs incurred on this program. Please see the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office for more complete information. The International Center offers study abroad scholarships as well. Scholarship applications are included in the MU Study Abroad Application.
Q. Am I eligible?
A. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 are eligible to apply.
Q. How do I apply?
A. See the Study Abroad Application Instructions on this web-site for more information.
Q. Where can I find out more?
A. In the Study Abroad Resource Room at the International Center, you will find additional information on this and other overseas opportunities. Peer Advisors will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, and Study Abroad Advisors are available by appointment. You can also visit the Italian Language and Culture website for more information about the program.
Estimated Costs to Study Abroad at
Italian Language and Culture
Compared to a Semester at MU
| Expense |
Bergamo |
MU |
| Educational Fees1 |
$1,364 |
$1,364 |
| Non Resident Tuition1 |
$0 |
$2,053 |
| Information Technology Fee |
$68 |
$68 |
| Student Activities Fee |
$0 |
$54 |
| Health Center Fee |
$0 |
$64 |
| Recreation Facility Fee |
$0 |
$63 |
| Housing2 |
$815 |
$1,500 |
| Program Fee3 |
$450 |
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| Misc. Expenses4 |
$100 |
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| MU Study Abroad Fee |
$350 |
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| Airfare |
$900 |
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| Total Cost Missouri Resident |
$3,847 |
$3,113 |
| Total Cost Non Resident |
$3,847 |
$5,166 |
Notes:
- Educational fees are based on 6 hours per semester of MU credits. Non-Missouri residents will be charged Non-Resident Tuition for this program.
- Housing costs are based on room plus 3 meals/day.
- Program fee includes: arrival assistance and on-site support services.
- Miscellaneous Expenses include: books.
Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES, and are based on the costs for the 2006-2007 academic year. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. To estimate spending money, please read over the Study Abroad Program Evaluation Forms filled out by past participants, which are available in the Study Abroad Resource Room.
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