Benedictine College
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Benedictine College is a program provider offering 1 abroad program. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 1 country such as Italy.
Benedictine College offers a signature semester abroad in Florence, where students live and study in a historic villa overlooking the Tuscan hills. This immersive program uses the city as a living classroom, blending academic courses with excursions to Rome, Assisi, Siena, and Montecassino. Students typically earn 15 credits, with classes that include Italian language study, interdisciplinary courses led by Benedictine faculty, and explorations of art, history, faith, and culture. The program fosters personal growth, aesthetic appreciation, and a strong sense of community in keeping with the Benedictine tradition.
In addition to its Florence program, Benedictine College offers a variety of international learning opportunities. Semester- and year-long exchanges allow students to study at partner institutions in countries around the world, with academic credit transferred toward their degrees. Short-term programs, including faculty-led courses, summer study, mission trips, language immersion, and internships abroad, provide flexible options to fit students’ schedules and academic goals. With guidance from the Study Abroad office, students can plan experiences that align with their studies, take advantage of available financial aid, and make the most of their time abroad.
For more information, visit https://www.benedictine.edu/academics/study-abroad.
Study Abroad with Benedictine College
"Studying abroad in Florence completely changed my worldview. I've become more aware of cultures beyond my own. I've gained a richer appreciation of the world we live in. I have a newfound understanding of how European history relates to American history and a greater respect of people from different backgrounds. I learned how to..."
Anton Jadlowski Benedictine College
"There is no other experience or opportunity like it. Spending three months in a beautiful country, a beautiful culture, building beautiful friendships, creating beautiful memories. I experienced beauty on a daily basis. Every day, I went to bed thinking “What a day.” I lived in Villa Morghen with a dedicated and loving staff and..."
Tommy Killackey Benedictine College
"My time in Italy and Europe taught me assertion, frugality, and independence. It gifted me with new friends, experiences, and an appreciation of a different culture, language, and people. During the Florence semester, each new situation taught me to be a leader, take hold of my task, and stay true to my beliefs while respectin..."
Olivia Martin Benedictine College
"I learned a lot about myself while over there. It was eye opening to cultures and people I had not interacted with before. It eneded up becoming home. "
mary.duhn Benedictine College
"The Catholic identity of this program helped my grow in my faith, as did visting all the major early Christian sites in Rome and around Italy. It was intersting to have a history class from the perspective of Italians/Europeans instead the sometimes distant view that Americans can have; this helped me come closer to the history..."
Caroline L Saint Anselm College
