Richmond in Rome, Italy: At-a-Glance
Summer Advantage in Rome 2009 is longer available. Please join us on one of our other exciting Summer 2009 programs in Nanjing, China; London, England; St. Petersburg, Russia; or Granada, Spain.
- 4-week high school study abroad program in Rome
- Transcripts issued by Richmond, The American International University in London, a U.S.-accredited university
- Earn up to 6 college semester credits
- Honors Program: Advanced level Italian language for those who qualify
- Accommodations in a centrally-located student residence
- Daily breakfast at the student residence, plus dinner at local restaurants with AIFS staff (students pay for their own beverages and lunches)
- Included cultural activities and guided tours
- 2-day visit to London with sightseeing tour
- Optional excursions to Florence ($345) and Venice ($495)
- Travel pass valid for the duration of the program
- Services of an on-site Resident Director and Resident Advisors
- Optional “meet and greet” service available for independent travel students on arrival in London* or Rome ($100) *In London this fee is for Heathrow Airport only–contact the Admissions Officer for information on transfers from other U.K. airports
- Phone card on arrival to call the U.S.
- Scholarships available
Applications and admission requirements
- Applications for this Summer Advantage program must be postmarked or submitted online by April 15. Applications received after this date are subject to a $200 late fee. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by March 15
- Rome Summer Advantage is open to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school. Students must be in good academic standing, be aged 16 or older by the start of the program, and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. No previous Italian language study required.
