Venice

Program Details

Hofstra in Venice Program 2009
January 2 - 25

Eligibility

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

Housing

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

Cost

The registration fee of $2,595 covers tuition and fees for one three-credit undergraduate course. The program fee of $3,650 covers roundtrip airfare, transfers, hotel accommodations, continental breakfasts, evening meals (Monday - 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 form. The program fee quoted above is subject to change. Tuition and fees are subject to change. There will be no refunds after December 4, 2008.

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 and $400 deposits are due in the Office of Study Abroad Programs for HCLAS, 300 Calkins Hall, October 8, 2008.

Contact

For further information or to apply, please contact Program Director:

Professor Maria Luisa Fixell
Director, Hofstra in Venice Program
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
300 Calkins Hall
107 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549
E-mail
(516) 463-4765