Venice

Program Details

Hofstra in Venice Program 2010
January 2 - 22

Eligibility

Undergraduate students from Hofstra and other American universities are encouraged to apply.

Housing

Participants enjoy exclusive hotel accommodations at the San Giorgio and Mercurio hotels, located in the heart of Venice. Participants dine at the popular Taverna San Trovaso Monday through Thursday evenings.

Cost

The registration fee of $2,730 covers tuition and fees for one three-credit course. The program fee of $3,650 covers roundtrip airfare, transfers, hotel accommodations, continental breakfasts, evening meals (Monday through Thursday), and cultural tours within Venice.

* Class size is limited. Therefore, a $400 nonrefundable deposit will ensure a place in the program and must accompany the completed application and necessary forms. The completed application, deposit and required forms must be submitted to the HCLAS Study Abroad Office, 107 Roosevelt Hall, by October 8, 2009.

The program fee quoted above is based on last year's program and is subject to change. Tuition and fees are subject to change. There will be no refunds after December 4, 2009.

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 Burano, Murano, and Torcello.
• Exclusive hotel accommodations at the San Giorgio and Mercurio hotels.
• Evening dining (Monday through Thursday) at Taverna San Trovaso, a popular Venetian restaurant.

Application Deadline

Completed applications, necessary forms and $400 deposits are due in the HCLAS Study Abroad Office, 107 Roosevelt Hall, October 8, 2009.

Contact

For further information or to obtain an application, please contact:

Professor Maria Luisa Fixell
Director, Hofstra in Venice Program
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
107 Roosevelt Hall
130 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-1070
E-mail
(516) 463-4765