API in Syracuse, Sicily

  Italy

• Sicily: 
Syracuse

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: visit the API website for program dates

Description: Students with Academic Programs International (API) will attend classes at the Mediterranean Center for Arts and Sciences where they can study art, architecture, politics, literature, language, and archaeology. All coursework is conducted with a focus on the Mediterranean culture and history of the area. Language courses are taught in Italian at all levels (beginning through advanced); all other courses are taught in English by international and Italian professors, trained to teach foreign students. Semester, quarter, summer and academic year programs are available.

Highlights: Located on the eastern edge of the island of Sicily, Syracuse is one of the oldest cities in Italy and one of the ancient world's most powerful cities. Today it is a beautiful, vibrant, warm and hospitable city, rich with architecture, art and history, and is one of the most prestigious cities for classical studies in the world. For the student interested in an authentic look at the Mediterranean culture, there is no better place than Syracuse.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

ON-SITE SERVICES
Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES
Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Scholarships are Available. USD250-USD1,000 per term. Details and application on website.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement: Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded: 1997