Experience Italy

Spring Break 2012

Explore the culture of Italy, past and present, in Clayton State's only spring break study abroad experience. On this trip you will have the opportunity to actually enter the Roman Coliseum, look up at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, ride a gondola through the canals of Venice, see Michelangelo's statue of David, climb the steps of the leaning tower of Pisa, explore the breathtaking seaside towns of the Cinque Terre, and enjoy the wonderful food in Tuscany. Along the way you will learn about the culture of ancient and modern Italy and even come to a better understanding of life in the United States. 

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Itinerary (subject to change)

Day 1: Depart Atlanta

Day 2: Walking tour of Rome: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, and more

Day 3: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Mamertine Prison

Day 4: Visit the Vatican; St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. Travel to Lucca.

Day 5: Tour the ancient streets of Lucca; daytrip to Pisa to climb the leaning tower.

Day 6: Free day to visit Lucca street market; walk or bike the historic walls.

Day 7: Travel to seaside towns of the beautiful Cinque Terre, walk the Via dell’Amore

Day 8: Day trip to Florence; walking tour including Michelangelo’s David.

Day 9: Travel to Venice and explore the streets and waterways

Day 10: Enjoy a Gondola ride, visit St. Mark’s Cathedral and tour the Doge’s Palace

Day 11: Walking tour of Venice to see Jewish Ghetto and the Rialto Bridge

Day 12: Return to Atlanta

This course is sponsored by the Clayton State Honors Program and Clayton State University - Fayette, but open to all students.  

Course:       SOSC 4800H Upper division elective may be applied wherever needed.

Date:           March 2 - 13, 2012

Cost:           $2480: Includes lodging at 3-star hotels, all transportation, tours, admissions, breakfasts, and several group dinners

Registration: A $500 deposit is due by November 15, and the deadline for the final payment is January, 15.

Tuition:       Standard CSU tuition rates apply.  

Financial     Tuition (not the $2480 program costs) is covered by the HOPE scholarship for eligible students. Student loans, and Pell grants, and scholarships are available to help with program costs. Students should contact the financial aid office for applications. Additional scholarships will be awarded by the Office of International Education, See John Parkerson, Director of International Education, or Dr. Kevin Demmitt.  

For Further Information Contact:

Dr. Kevin Demmitt

Phone: (678) 466-4802; email KevinDemmitt@Clayton.edu