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AthenaStudyAbroad

• Florence,ItalyIstitutoLorenzode’Medici(LdM)

• Florence,ItalySantaReparataInternationalSchoolofArt(SRISA)

• London,EnglandUniversityofRoehampton

• Paris,FranceParisInstituteofCreativeArts(PICA)

• ParosIsland,GreeceHellenicInternationalStudiesintheArts(HISA)

• Rome,ItalyIstitutoLorenzode’Medici(LdM)

• Seville,SpainCentrodeLenguaseIntercambioCultural(CLIC)

• Tuscania,ItalyIstitutoLorenzode’Medici(LdM)

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Table of Contents

About Athena & Contact Information Page 3

Florence, Italy Page 4 Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM)

Florence, Italy Page 5 Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA)

London, England Page 6 University of Roehampton

Paris, France Page 7 Paris Institute of Creative Arts (PICA)

Paros Island, Greece Page 8 Hellenic International Studies in the Arts (HISA)

Rome, Italy Page 9 Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM)

Seville, Spain Page 10 Centro de Lenguas e Intercambio Cultural (CLIC)

Tuscania, Italy Page 11 Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM)

About Athena

With the program quality of direct exchanges, and the personalized services of pro-gram providers, we truly believe that Athena is the best of both worlds. This stretches beyond our desire to provide quality and personalized study abroad experiences to our students, and extends into our partnerships, both overseas and stateside. At Athena, we’re not only committed to great study abroad, but to a fresh assessment of what makes it “great.” We strive to send a diverse group of students abroad, which means prices need to be reasonable, scholarships need to be accessible, and our academic partners should be carefully selected based on educational quality, not simply on name recognition.

We are committed to small. We intend to remain a small organization, working with smaller overseas institutions, while serving a small number of close U.S. schools. We limit our student numbers at our international sites. This philosophy will likely never result in Athena being the biggest organization in the field, and that is perfectly fine with us. Our goal is not quantity, but quality study abroad.

In the end, the goal of what we should be measured by the changed lives of the stu-dents we serve. Our hope is that students are moved by their new global perspective, and live their lives in ways that will help, shape and improve our world.

Contact Information

For more information on programs outlined in this handbook or Athena Study Abroad, please visit our website at www.AthenaAbroad.com or contact us at 866-922-7623 or [email protected].

Resources

For all Athena resources available to study abroad offices and faculty, go to: https://www.athenaabroad.com/advisors-faculty/advisors-resources/

For information about Athena’s services in designing customized, faculty-led study abroad programs, go to: https://www.athenaabroad.com/advisors-faculty/customize/

For information about the Athena’s partners in the Global Learning Collective, which allows Athena to offer customized, faculty-led study abroad programs in countries worldwide, go to: http://glcollective.org


Florence, Italy Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM)

“The individualized attention that I received at Athena made my entire study abroad experience go smoothly. The Athena staff continually checked in with me throughout my time abroad and they always

made sure I had everything I needed and all of my questions answered. Their helpfulness and friendly demeanor really enhanced my entire experience and I would recommend

them to anyone looking to study abroad in a heartbeat.”

~ Julianne Graffeo studied in Florence, Italy, during the Summer 2017 semester (Otterbein University) ~

Florence is one of the most popular places for study abroad. The art, the culture, the incredible historic city streets – they all become part of the experience. Florence was at the heart of the Italian Renaissance, where artists such as Michelangelo and da Vinci roamed the streets, and the lasting impact of the powerful Medici family can be observed all around.

Visual & Performing Arts Offerings (Semester & Short-Term)

*The LdM Florence program offers an ideal environment for students wanting to study visual andperforming arts in Florence. Students can take one to three lower-division courses in architecture,art (art history, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics, art conservation andrestoration), architecture, design (graphic design, jewelry design, interior design, fashion design),dance, filmmaking/film studies, or photography and digital imaging.

*LdM recently has partnered with the prestigious Fondazione Franco Zeffirelli/International Centerfor the Arts and Entertainment. Resulting new LdM courses include Romeo & Juliet: A Love StoryAcross the Arts, and Voices of an Artist: Voyages through Franco Zeffirelli’s World. The Fondazione’sarchives include his works of drama, opera, ballet, and film.

*Internships for academic credit are available in art history, graphic design, or photography.Activities include the Dancing Club and Photography Club.

Transcript / Credits

The standard Athena program includes an LdM transcript. Students requiring a U.S. ac-credited transcript should notify Athena when applying, as this type of transcript must be arranged in advance for an additional fee and will be issued through Marist College.

Academic Requirements and Highlights

Founded in 1973 in Florence, LdM has long been recognized as a top academic institution in Italy. LdM has expanded its academic focus to now encompass nearly all academic disciplines. For Athena’s Florence program, students are required to have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA, and students have the option of selecting an array of courses from multiple disciplines.

For more information visit: Florence.AthenaAbroad.com



Florence, Italy Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA)

“One of the most unexpected, but most impactful parts of my study abroad experience stemmed from the Athena Study Abroad program itself. It was suggested to me that I write a travel blog during my time abroad, and I honestly cannot believe how challenging but fun it was to do! Each week, I looked forward to reflecting on everything I had done and then condensing it all into a short blog post. Most

weeks I had a really hard time figuring out what was important enough to talk about, and what I should leave out. It was great to share my experience with friends, family, and people that I have

never even met. This blogging opportunity enriched my study abroad experience in ways I would have never imagined!”

~ Mallory R. studied in Florence, Italy, during the Summer of 2017 (Marian University) ~

SRISA, founded in 1970, is now a top art and design school in Italy. And of course Florence is one of the most popular places for study abroad. The art, the culture, and the incredible historic city streets, the heart of the Italian Renaissance, are all part of the experience.

Visual Arts Offerings (Semester & Short-Term)

*With personalized instruction and experiential learning at a top Italian institution in Florencespecializing in art and design, SRISA feels like family. Its fine arts and design departments offermyriad courses in ceramics/sculpture, digital imaging, film, graphic design, interior design,jewelry, painting/drawing, photography, and printmaking.

*Students exhibit their work at SRISA’s own art gallery, open to the public

*Internships for academic credit are available in art history, graphic design, or photography.

*Unique arts courses include Michelangelo, Bernini and Caravaggio; Design and SocialMovements in History; Printmaking and the Book; and History of the Book: A Hands-onApproach. Humanities courses include History of Italian Mafia and Italians Abroad: History ofItalian Migration, 1861 to present.


The standard Athena program includes a U.S. accredited transcript from Maryville University.


For Athena’s Florence program, students are required to have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA, and students may select an array of courses from multiple disciplines. Humanities and social sciences courses also are offered in art history, business, economics, fashion design/merchandising, history, Italian language/ studies, literature, political science, sociology, and writing.

For more information visit: Florence.AthenaAbroad.com


London, England University of Roehampton

“The Athena reps were the most helpful of the program reps that I spoke to, and they were quick to respond to emails and calls.”

~ Renee Salenbien studied in London, England, during the Spring 2016 semester (Saginaw Valley State University) ~

The University of Roehampton is an incredible university, with the most intimate setting of those in the University of London network. Roehampton offers you many courses to choose from, plus a personalized and active social scene, on its traditional style campus. Roehampton was founded in 1975 when four local colleges joined together to form the university.

Visual & Performing Arts Offerings (semester and short-term)

*Roehampton offers the kind of arts courses that you expect from an institution with smallclasses in one of the world’s largest and most diverse metropolitan areas. Arts students choosecourses from extensive choices in art history, dance, digital imaging, film studies, music,photography, and theater.

*Theater courses include the unique Introduction to the London Stage, Arguments for Comedy,Theater and the American Dream, Performance in an Age of Hip Hop, and Food and Performance.Dance courses include Looking at Dances; Dances, Culture and Society; Choreography andCollaboration; and Popular and Urban Dance: from Bollywood to Breakdance, among others.

*Study abroad students may also take courses in business, communications/media, languages,and other liberal arts, including Media City and Cultural Capital.


The standard Athena program includes a University of Roehampton transcript. Standard course load: three to six modules (UK equivalent for courses) for the required 60 UK credit hours. Each module is worth 10 (about 3 US cr.) to 20 (about 5 US cr.) UK credit hours.


At Athena’s London performing & visual arts program, students are required to have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA; however, students with a lower GPA may petition for admission with support from their home institution. Please inquire. Aside from London Studies modules (courses designed especially for study abroad students to immerse themselves into English culture), all classes will be taken alongside full-degree Roehampton students to ensure you have plenty of opportunities to meet local students and fully integrate into campus life.

For more information visit: London.AthenaAbroad.com


Paris, France Paris Institute of Creative Arts (PICA)

“Studying abroad in Paris has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I had the opportunity to see and do so much….I absolutely loved the flexibility and support I was given.”

~ Khiana Washington studied in Paris, France, in January 2016 (Columbia College Chicago) ~

PICA was launched by local scholars, working with Whittier College and Athena Study Abroad, to develop an immersive liberal arts program in Paris accessible to students of all academic, artistic and French language levels. The city will be your classroom, with museums, working studios and excursions being primary parts of your learning experience.

Visual Arts Offerings (Semester and short-term)

*This program is the Paris insider’s world, with working Parisians giving you access to theirworld. You will get hands-on experience working alongside artists in their studios andwitness the creative process.

*PICA’s strengths are in studio art (photography and digital imaging, bookmaking, drawing,printmaking, sculpture) and art history. Studio courses include lessons, demonstrations,slide presentations, and site visits (even on-site work). All courses require outside work andin-class critiques (individual and group). Advanced courses may require writing andsketchbooks.

*Art history courses include Art & Architecture in Paris (required of short-term students)Contemporary Art History, Impressionism & Post-Impressionism, History of Fashion, Historyof Photography, Contemporary Art History, History of French Cinema, and Modernism: Artsin Paris in the 20th Century.

*Arts students can combine those courses with those in French language (required fornonspeaking semester students), writing, and literature.

Transcript / Credit

Athena’s program includes transcripts from PICA and U.S.-accredited Whittier College.


Athena’s Paris program requires a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA and sophomore standing. Semester fees cover a Museum Card, 2-3 excursions (Versailles, Chartres Cathedral, Strasbourg or others), and 2-3 cultural events (dance, music, theatre, etc.).

For more information visit: Paris.AthenaAbroad.com


Paros Island, Greece Hellenic International Studies in the Arts (HISA)

“I found the classes to be very inspiring and motivating. Since they were so small and intimate, I was motivated to do all of my work, and since my peers were very talented and smart, I was inspired to

push myself to do better and keep up with them.”

~ Casey Farrington studied on Paros Island, Greece (California State University Long Beach) ~

Athena’s Paros Island program is the way education is meant to be. The intentionally small nature of the program allows teachers to provide customized academic and developmental guidance for each student. Paros Island is small enough to retain authentic Greek culture while still having a fun and active island community.


*The Hellenic International Studies in the Arts (HISA) was founded in 2000 for students whowant more than a classroom lecture: individualized learning. What better place to focus onand develop creative talents than on a Greek Island? The Community Showcase allowsstudents the opportunity to exhibit their semester’s work to the island community.

*Students choose among courses such as Cycladic Art and Culture; Studio for InterrelatedMedia; Theory of Art; multiple painting courses; several photography courses; Film Studies:From Literature to Film; Women’s Studies: Goddesses of Ancient Greece; Literature: Writersin Ancient Greece; creative writing and other courses, including Greek language. Excursionsto other Greek islands are highly integrated into the curriculum.

*As part of coursework or separately, typical excursions from Paros Island include otherGreek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, Delos, Antiparos, and Naxos.


The standard Athena program includes a U.S.-accredited transcript from Whittier College.


At Athena’s Paros Island program, focused on arts and humanities, students are required to have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. All students, including freshmen, are eligible to apply.

For more information visit: Paros.AthenaAbroad.com


Rome, Italy Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM)

“Athena took care of everything for me and my time overseas was incredible. Study abroad opens your eyes to a whole new set of experiences.”

~ Hunter Roberts studied abroad in Rome, Italy, during the Summer 2018 session (Wichita State University) ~

With its unparalleled history, Rome, the Eternal City and Italy’s capital, functions as both an ancient and modern global center. The city fuses the feel of a large metropolis with small live-ly neighborhoods and picturesque districts dotted with hills, piazzas, fountains, cobblestone streets and churches. The unique history and resources of Italy’s capital make it a meaningful city in which to study both ancient cultures and contemporary political and international issues. Rome has captivated pilgrims and tourists for centuries, and students will immediately find inspiration in the city’s parks, evocative ruins and Renaissance and Baroque palaces.


*Rome is one of the world’s great cities, historically and today, for architecture; statues,fountains and other public art; the Vatican with its religious and other art; and other greatmuseums from Etruscan to modern. LdM Rome students are immersed in the city bothinside and outside of class.

*LdM Rome’s visual arts courses include Art in Rome: Ancient to Baroque; Palaces of Rome;Crossroads of Faith: The Jewish, Christian and Muslim Heritage of Rome; ItalianContemporary Art; Italian Cinema and Society; and Mobile Documentary: Capturing Italy.

*Internships for academic credit are offered in museums and galleries.

*Visual arts students can mix those courses with LdM’s unique humanities and social sciencecourses, such as Anthropology of Violence and Conflict; Underground Rome: The ChristianCatacombs; Italian Cinema and Society; Magic, Divination, and Ghosts in the Ancient World;Italian Food through Culture, Environment, and Sustainability; International Terrorism; Warand Media; or Travel Writing.


Athena’s Rome program includes an LdM transcript. Students requiring a U.S. accredited transcript should notify Athena during the application process, as this type of transcript must be arranged in advance for an additional fee and will be issued through Marist College.

Academic Requirements

Athena’s Rome program requires students to have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA.

For more information visit: Rome.AthenaAbroad.com


Seville, Spain Centro de Lenguas e Intercambio Cultural—CLIC

“I chose Athena because after reading the program descriptions, I felt really good about the programs. To me, it seemed as though everything would be very hands on and that the people involved would be

very helpful. Luckily for me I was right and chose well.”

~ Jennifer Stamate studied in Seville, Spain (Grand Valley State University) ~

CLIC, founded in 1983, has become one of Spain’s top language schools. Its partnership with the University of Seville makes Seville perfect for students with any level of Spanish language skills to be immersed in Spain—in one of the country’s greatest cities.

Visual and Performing Arts Offerings (Semester or short-term)

*Seville CLIC students can enroll in Spanish-language electives at the University of Seville,such as: Painting in Literary Seville; Flamenco: Cultural Expression of Andalucia; SpanishPainting from El Greco to Picasso; Women in Art: Visions from the Perspectives of Differenceand Equality; European Art of the Twentieth Century; Photography: Theory, History and Art;and Initiation to the Practice of Flamenco, among others.

*English-language courses in visual and performing arts typically are: Music and Society:Theory and Practice of Flamenco; Painting in Literary Seville; Great Masters and the MajorArtistic Tendencies in Spain during the 20th Century; Photography: Theory and Techniques;Photographing the Literary Seville; and Gender Views in Contemporary Spanish Literatureand Cinema.

*English-language courses in social sciences and humanities include: Introduction toSpanish Cultural Studies; Arab World Today: Contemporary History and InternationalRelations; Languages of International Development: Healthcare and Voluntary Work;Psychology and Foreign Language Learning; Wine in Spain: History and Wine Tasting; andSpanish Cuisine.


The University of Seville issues transcripts for its elective courses, while CLIC issues transcripts for language courses.


Athena’s Seville students are required to have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA, and must have at least sophomore standing. Students will have a home base in CLIC’s smaller and more personalized atmosphere, and engage with Spanish and other students from around the world at the University of Seville.

For more information visit: Seville.AthenaAbroad.com


Tuscania, Italy Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM)

“My classes and especially my teachers were exceptional….I feel that Tuscania is a hidden gem in this world. Studying in this idyllic town helped me to see the similarities that the inhabitants of this world

possess, as well as the differences that make us all unique. I will never forget this month in paradise.”

~ Stephanie Sutton, studied in Tuscania, Italy (University of Nebraska) ~

In Tuscania, arts students will be inspired by the breathtaking views of olive tree-laden hills around the town, plus the 1,300-year-old church (still in use!) and other sights in town, or perhaps its active archaeological site. Learning Italian will be eased through being immersed in Tuscania and perhaps doing community service.

Visual Arts Offerings (Semester or short-term)

*Students will be immersed and inspired by Tuscania in courses such as TuscaniaSketchbook (Beginning or Intermediate); Discover Painting: Tuscania Through Color andSpace; Introduction to Digital Photography; Intermediate Digital Photography; ExpandingCreativity; Landscape & Architecture Photography; and Italian Cinema & Society.

*Visual arts students have the option of mixing courses in visual arts with electives in thehumanities and social sciences. Unusual or unique courses include: Agricultural Economics;Medieval Civilization and Culture; Wine Business; Italian Regional Food in CulturalPerspective; Magical Mystery Tour: Pilgrimage to Rome and Latium in the Middle Ages;Cooking in Context: Traditions of Tuscania; Italian Grand Tour: Italy through the Eyes ofFamous Travelers; Nutrition Studies; Religion and Culture in Italy; and Travel Writing.

*Internships for academic credit are available in either photography or graphic design.

*Excursions from Tuscania could include the Mediterranean Sea, Viterbo, Lake Bolsena andothers, if students can break themselves away from a beautiful small town with its ownactive archaeological site!


Athena’s program includes an LdM transcript. Students requiring a U.S. accredited transcript should notify Athena during the application process, as this type of transcript must be arranged in advance for an additional fee and will be issued through Marist College.


At Athena’s Tuscania program, students are required to have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA, and students have the option of selecting an array of courses from multiple disciplines.

For more information visit: Tuscania.AthenaAbroad.com

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