Experience ItalySpring Break 2009

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: Arrive in Rome and take a walking tour of the catacombs, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain

Day 3: Take a guided tour of the ancient Roman Colosseum, the Forum, and the Pantheon

Day 4: Tour the Vatican and see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica; travel to Tuscany

Day 5: View the famous leaning tower of Pisa and have coffee with students from the local University

Day 6: Walk the ancient walls of the Tuscan hill town of Lucca

Day 7: Day trip to Florence; Walking tour including Michelangelo's David at the Accademmia

Day 8: Explore the beautiful seaside towns of the Cinque Terre  

Day 9: Travel the Tuscan hillside to Venice and explore the city at night

Day 10: Marvel at the Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica San Marco and tour the Doge's Palace

Day 11: Return to Rome and spend the evening in a lively Piazza

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 6 - 17, 2009

Cost:           $2630: Includes lodging at 3-star hotels, all transportation, tours, admissions, and breakfasts

Registration: A $500 deposit is due by November 15, and the deadline for the final payment is December 1.

Tuition:       May be included in spring tuition and fees at no extra charge for full-time students enrolled in 12 - 18 hours. Not included for part-time students, but may be covered by HOPE.

Financial     Tuition costs are 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

Dr. Welborn, Director of International Education, or Dr. Demmitt, Honors Program Director.

For Further Information Contact:

Dr. Kevin Demmitt

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