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Fact Sheet:
Country: Italy City: Siena
Type of Program: Language and Area Studies Language Prerequisite: None
Program Description:

History of Art & Italian Studies in Siena

Siena town square

CET Siena is for Italy-lovers seeking immersion. Students take fast-paced Italian language courses that cover one or two semesters of material during each term. They also take elective courses from a broad selection of disciplines. University of Virginia oversees the academics, and students from any US institution are welcome to apply. The program is a good fit for serious students of all majors and Italian language levels.

Study Abroad in Siena, Italy: Features

  • Italian language classes
  • Electives taught in English and Italian
  • Local roommates or host families
  • Small "postcard city" with fewer foreign tourists
  • Traveling seminar to Sicily during the fall and spring, Palio horeseraces in Siena during the summer
  • Academic oversight provided by University of Virginia
  • Open to students from all schools
  • No language prerequisite--open to beginner through advanced Italian language levels


Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2017 10/16/2016
** 		Rolling Admission 01/18/2017 05/06/2017
Summer 2017 03/01/2017
** 		Rolling Admission 06/03/2017 07/30/2017
Fall 2017 05/01/2017
** 		Rolling Admission 08/23/2017 12/08/2017
Spring 2018 10/15/2017 ** Rolling Admission 01/31/2018 05/19/2018
Summer 2018 03/01/2018 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2018 05/01/2018 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

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