Winter and/or Spring Semester in Siena
The Washington College in Siena Semester Program is a joint venture between Washington College and the University of Delaware based in the central Tuscany region of Italy.
Siena's narrow streets, quaint alleys, and famous town square are inviting avenues to distinctive views of Italian history, art, and folklore. Besides exploring museums and other attractions in Siena, you'll spend several days in the ancient capital city of Rome.
Shorter trips will further expose you to Italy's artistic, cultural, and historic treasures in places such as Naples, Pompeii, Assisi, Florence, Venice, and San Gimignano.
Faculty
Classes will be taught in Italian by instructors associated with The Universite per Stranieri di Siena. Student advising will be done by the Resident Director.
Class offerings during the Winter Session will include beginning Italian. Students wishing to attend the Spring Semester must have an intermediate proficiency in the Italian language and are therefore encouraged to attend the Winter Session as well.
Requirements
All well qualified students are eligible to apply for the program. This program is open to students in all majors. Students should meet the following prerequisites:
- Must have had an intermediate proficiency in Italian.
- Must have 2.8 GPA or above.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Evidence of good character, maturity, and motivation.
- Ability and willingness to adapt to a foreign environment.
The Program Fee includes airfare, housing, field trips and excursions, ground transportation in Italy, and most meals.
The cost of transportation to and from the US point of departure, health insurance and personal expenses are the responsibility of the student applicant unless other arrangements have been made.
Students should make an appointment to speak to the Director of Student Financial Aid to discuss the financial aspects of the program they plan to attend.
Living Arrangements
Students will be housed in private Italian homes near The Universite per Stranieri di Siena. Breakfast and dinner will be provided daily.
Curriculum
Students will be able to take courses in the following disciplines: Italian Language, Reading, and Composition, Art History, Italian History, European History, and Italian Literature. All Italian courses are taught in Italian.
Approximate Semester Dates
- Winter session: Early January to end of January
- Spring session: Early February to late May