{"id":3205,"date":"2021-10-13T08:44:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T13:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arch.tamu.edu.staging2.juiceboxint.com\/?page_id=3205"},"modified":"2024-10-11T15:07:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T20:07:48","slug":"study-abroad-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/academics\/study-away\/study-abroad\/study-abroad-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Semester Study Abroad in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Immerse yourself in the heart of architectural inspiration! Our semester long program in Italy&#8217;s breathtaking Tuscany region is your chance to live, breathe, and design alongside the masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unleash your architectural passion with courses tailored specifically for you. This program isn&#8217;t just about textbooks &#8211; it&#8217;s about experiencing the vibrant culture and legendary industry that gave birth to the Renaissance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive into the rich history of Italian design during the&nbsp;fall&nbsp;semester or experience the vibrant energy of&nbsp;spring&nbsp;in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlock all the program details and start planning your unforgettable architectural odyssey in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/global.tamu.edu\/ea\/\">Education Abroad Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-program\">About the Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Embrace the Italian lifestyle! Florence isn&#8217;t just a backdrop \u2013 it&#8217;s your classroom. Engage with locals, savor authentic cuisine, and let the city&#8217;s vibrant energy fuel your creativity. Studio projects will challenge you to connect with the rich tapestry of Italian art, history, and the spirit that revolutionized the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-areas-of-emphasis\">Areas of Emphasis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Design innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philosophy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural immersion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All students are required to take a total of 12-credit hours. Students should meet with their academic advisors to ensure they meet eligibility requirements and that the courses are degree applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This study abroad experience is a transfer credit group program. The College of Architecture works with <a href=\"https:\/\/accentglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accent Global<\/a>, a study abroad provider, to design this program to closely align with Texas A&amp;M coursework. Local faculty at Accent Academic Partners in Florence, The University of Florence School of Architecture and The Paris College of Art faculty in Florence, will teach the following courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Design Studio at The University of Florence School of Architecture | 6 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History of Architecture at The University of Florence School of Architecture | 3 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Drawing course, taught by Accent\/Paris College of Art faculty in Florence | 3 credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All coursework for this program will be transferred through the Paris College of Art and has been approved by Texas A&amp;M University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-about-semester-study-abroad\">FAQ about Semester Study Abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the eligibility requirements?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The program is available to science of architecture students.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2.5 cumulative GPA at time of application and until program start<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/student-rules.tamu.edu\/rule12\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good standing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with Texas A&amp;M University\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students must attend all pre-departure classes and\/or meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must be accepted to upper-division coursework<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow do I enroll in a study abroad semester?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start your study abroad journey in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abroad.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">education abroad portal.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tDoes this satisfy the College of Architecture\u2019s semester away requirement?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow long is the program?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The study abroad program in Italy spans a full semester.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWill this delay my degree plan?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. The program allows you to complete the same coursework offered at the Texas A&amp;M campus. Many of our students actually graduate a semester early by taking advantage of the study abroad program. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tHow much does it cost?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn about the trips&#8217; costs and funding in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abroad.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">education abroad portal.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"accordion\">\n\t<summary class=\"accordion__summary\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion__summary-inner\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"t-heading-6 accordion__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat will I do during my study abroad semester? \n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fal fa-plus accordion__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/summary>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion__body t-body rte\">\n\t\t<p>The program is centered on living in Florence, Italy. 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