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EDUC499 Education Spring Break in Italy (Outgoing Program) Featured

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement: None
Click here for a definition of this term LAS Residential Program: NO Click here for a definition of this term Internship: No
Click here for a definition of this term Research: No Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Host Family, Hotel
Click here for a definition of this term Non-UIUC Student Options: All non-Illinois students Click here for a definition of this term Administrative Lead: EDU
Click here for a definition of this term Credit or Not for Credit: For credit Type of Program: Faculty-Led
Program Description:

Spring Break in Italy 

March 16th - March 24th

During this spring break study abroad program, participants will visit Rome, Verona, Reggio Emilia, and Venice in Italy. In Reggio Emilia and Verona, we will take you to visit classrooms to learn about the Reggio Emilia approach from the cultural and educational perspectives of Italian students and teachers. In Verona, you will also learn about Italian cooking and make some traditional Italian food, as well as learn about Italian wine in a winery. In Venice, you will go to a glass factory and lace school in San Marco Square. 

*This program is associated with a full-credit 6 week online course. There will be four weeks of class prior to the trip, and two weeks post-trip. Please be aware of this when committing to the program and realize that there will be various readings and assignments due throughout the course, as well as a final project at the end.* 

3 Credit Hours (Undergraduate)
4 Credit Hours (Graduate)

Cost: $2200
Includes: Ground travel, accommodations, lectures, tourist activities, two meals per day.
Airfare is not included. 

Questions? Please email Wei Liu at weiliu1@illinois.edu

Scholarship? All the students at the College of Education are qualified to receive the $500 scholarship upon applying. 

 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring Short-Term 2022 10/15/2021
10/31/2021 03/12/2022 03/20/2022
Spring Short-Term 2023 12/01/2022 12/07/2022 03/12/2023 03/20/2023

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