UAB Study Away,
Italy
Upcoming program date: May 10-27,
2010
Location:
Venice, Florence & Rome, Italy
Dr. Loucrecia
Collins (UAB School of Education) will be leading a
group to Italy in May 2010 to explore the differences in
Educational Systems between the U.S. and Italy.
This is a this once-in-a-lifetime
cultural immersion and comparative educational
experience offered in conjunction with EF Tours.
This course will provide students with an in-depth
cross cultural experience based around lectures and
presentations which will include topics on educational
systems, social norms, linguistic diversity, and
historical perspectives of two countries: Italy and the
United States. Students will attend seminars in
Birmingham both before and after the travel experience.
Dr. Collins and guest lecturers from the host sites
will facilitate seminars in Italy. Lectures, field
trips, group discussions, walking tours, selected
readings, and social gatherings will provide the impetus
for the educational experiences of this study group.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Flight : Overnight flight to Italy.
Day 2
Venice: Arrive in Venice. After clearing
customs, you are greeted by your EF Tour Director,
who will accompany you to your hotel and remain with
you throughout your stay.
Day 3
Venice: Begin your tour of la Serenissima at
St. Mark’s Square, visit to the Doges’ Palace, and
stroll over the Bridge of Sighs.
Day 4
Verona/Florence: Walking tour of Verona.
Transfer to Florence
Day 5 Florence: Guided tour of Florence. Pass
the classical statues of the Piazza della Signoria,
visit the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and visit
the Accademia.
Day 6 Assisi/Rome: Transfer via Assisi to Rome
Day 7 Rome : Visit the Vatican City, the world’s
smallest country.
Day 8 Rome : Guided sightseeing of Rome.
Day 9 Home: Transfer to the airport for return
flight home.
Application Process:
This program
is open to Graduate and Undergraduate students.
Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and enroll in EDF
363 or EDF 616. Approval requires permission of
Instructors and the UAB Study Away Program.
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Download the application for admission to the
UAB Study Away program.
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Complete and return the application to the UAB
Office for Study Away (Heritage Hall, Room 521),
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Visit
www.eftours.com. Click the "Students"
tab at the top of the screen.
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Under
"Get Started Today" enter the tour number. The
EDL tour number is 766735.
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You
will be prompted to enter your personal
information as well as an emergency contact, and
to make your first payment of $95.
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Once
the above is complete, you are enrolled and an
active participant on your College Study Tour.
The program
fee (paid to EF tours) is valid for all who enroll by
August 31, 2009 and includes: Round-trip air travel from
Birmingham, AL, 7 overnight stays in hotels with private
bathrooms, Complete European breakfast daily, Full-time
EF Tour Director, UAB Faculty Leader, Whisper headsets,
Audio guide for Vatican City, UAB Traveler Accident
Insurance, Select guides and entrances to special
attractions per itinerary. This does not include
UAB Tuition and Fees.
Please click here for flyer with program details.
Contact
Information:
Faculty
Leader, Dr. Loucrecia Collins
Department of Educational Leadership
901 13th St. South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1250
Phone: 205.975.1984
Fax:
975-7581
Email:
lcollins@uab.edu
Application Information, UAB Study Abroad Program
Office
Hill University Center, Room 470
1400 University Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35294-1150
Phone: 205.934.5504
Fax: 205.934.9539
Email:
studyabroad@uab.edu
Videos of
2008 Study Away trip to Italy
Meet Dr. Collins and hear what our
students had to say about this amazing experience!
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