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IN OUR STUDENTS' WORDS

“The Hofstra in Venice Program was a life-changing experience. I met so many amazing people and learned so much about Italian culture. I cannot wait to return to Venice in the near future.”

– Jacqueline Weiss

“The Hofstra in Venice Program was the greatest experience of my college career so far. I explored beautiful cities, such as Rome and Florence, during the weekend and created lifelong memories with people I’ll never forget. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

– Marie Mattia

“Whether you are learning about Venetian history during one of our afternoon cultural tours, gazing upon Michelangelo’s masterpiece at the “Accademia” in Florence, or sitting around the dinner table eating the finest Italian food with other Hofstra students, the Hofstra in Venice Program is an inimitable experience. I could not have asked for a better way to spend my January session.”

– Jack Imbornoni

“The Hofstra in Venice Program opened my eyes to the role traveling can play in a student’s life. I made strong friendships and studied public relations in a foreign country. Absolutely nothing negative can be said about my time abroad in Venice!”

– Lindsay Shulman

“Never have I been anywhere so familiar, and yet so strange and mysterious, as Venice. The city is fantastic! I went just to get lost and find myself. The people in the group were very friendly and I made such strong bonds in that short period of three weeks. It was truly the experience of a lifetime.”

– Eli Dardis

“It might not seem like it, but three weeks in Venice is not enough time to experience all the city has to offer. Through the program I had the opportunity to see both the pivotal sites as well as those less-traveled, and take an Italian 2 class and use my Italian with Venetians, Florentines and Romans. I left New York without knowing any of the other students on the trip, and came back home with so many new friendships that I will treasure for a lifetime.”

– Jessica Montevago

“The Hofstra in Venice Program gave me the opportunity to make so many new friends and learn so much about Italy and Italian culture. I will never forget the times I had in Venice!”

– Will Martinez

“The study abroad program in Venice was a magnificent way to meet new people and develop friendships that will be cherished forever. While, at first, I was hesitant to leave home and go on a trip not knowing anyone, I quickly felt very comfortable and was able to have a life-changing experience. The Hofstra in Venice Program helped me become a more confident and independent woman. I will never forget living in Italy, experiencing the beautiful culture and eating delicious food!"

– Evelyn Gatzonis

Program Description
Program Details
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Program Description

Hofstra in Venice Program
January 5-25, 2013

“She is the Shakespeare of cities – unchallenged, incomparable, and beyond envy.”

– John Addington Symonds

The city of Venice, whose allure, beauty and mystery have been incessantly described, photographed and filmed, is the uncompromising setting for this three-week, interdisciplinary program offered in January 2013 by Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures.

Join us as we celebrate this city’s artistic and historical richness and explore her timeless myths and paradoxes.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Two afternoons a week devoted to cultural tours around Venice.
Two free weekends to enjoy travel to other cities such as Florence, Rome, Milan and Bologna.
Day boating excursion to Venice’s outer islands of Murano and Burano.
Exclusive hotel accommodations at the San Giorgio and Mercurio hotels.
Evening dining (Monday through Thursday) at Taverna San Trovaso, a popular Venetian restaurant.

Hofstra in Venice Program

Program Details

Hofstra in Venice Program
January 5-25,2013

Eligibility

Students from Hofstra and other universities are encouraged to apply.

Application Information

For an application, please visit hofstra.edu/studyabroad and click on “Study Abroad Applications” under the “Useful Resources” tab. Download and complete the Hofstra in Venice Program application and the four (4) necessary forms. Bring the completed application, necessary forms and $400 nonrefundable deposit receipt to the Office of Study Abroad Programs, 107 Roosevelt Hall, South Campus, by Monday, October 8, 2012.

Program Cost*

The registration fee of $3075 covers tuition and fees for one three-credit course. The program fee of $3,800 covers round-trip airfare, transfers, hotel accommodations, continental breakfasts, evening meals (Monday through Thursday), and cultural tours within Venice.

*The program cost is subject to change. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Contact Information

For further information about the Venice 2013 program, please contact Program Director:

Professor Maria Luisa Fixell
107 Roosevelt Hall
130 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549-1070
Tel: 516-463 4765
Fax: 516-463 4832
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Hofstra in Venice Program

Available Courses

Hofstra in Venice Program
January 5-25, 2013

Students may choose one of the following course offerings for January 2013:

Art History 152 - Venetian Art and Architecture (in English)
Italian Literature 68 – Imagining Venice in Literature
(in English; may be used in partial fulfillment of the special language option; satisfies the LT distribution requirement)

Italian 2 – Beginning Italian (Prerequisite: Italian 1)
Public Relations 180A – Image vs. Reality: Promotional and Effective Communication in Italy
(in English; offered as a major elective to public relations majors and minors and others majoring in journalism and/or media studies)

All courses meet Monday through Thursday mornings. Class work and discussion are supplemented by visits to artistic and historical sites. No previous knowledge of Italian is required for three of the course offerings: art history, Italian literature and public relations.

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