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Welcome to the Mediterranean Summer Program in Sicily


PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

Date of Trip:
June 4-30, 2009
University of Messina, Sicily
During our time in Sicily, we will visit various places such as the first Greek colony established at Giardini-Naxos; the Roman villa replete with late third-century mosaics at Piazza Armerina; the Greek theatre at Taormina, and the magnificent cathedrals at Cefalù and Monreale.



TRAVEL PROGRAM COST

Total: $3,995 (subject to change)

INCLUDES:
  • Land Travel
  • 6 Academic Credits
  • 2 Meals Daily (while in Messina)
  • Housing
  • Day Excursions and Overnight Fieldtrips to sites, such as Agrigento, Cefalù, Erice, Monreale, Piazza Armerina, Siracusa and Taormina.


  • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

    This program is open to any undergraduate and graduate student. Students from outside the UMass Dartmouth system may, with their school's permission, transfer our course credits to their respective programs. Financial aid may be used for overseas study. Students may apply through their own university.

    There may be a limited number of partial scholarships available based on merit and need. In order to qualify, please provide a statement of financial need by briefly describing the financial conditions that led you to apply for this scholarship. In addition, please provide a statement of purpose by writing a short essay indicating your motivation for studying in Sicily. Please include academic, professional, and personal reasons. Finally, please include a copy of your unofficial transcript. Only students who have reserved their space in the program with a non-refundable deposit will be considered.

    Please send this material to:
    UMass Dartmouth
    Attention: Heather Makrez
    International & Exchange Study Programs
    Pine Dale Hall, Suite 7123A
    285 Old Westport Rd.
    N. Dartmouth, MA 02747

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    Contact: Tony Miraglia; amiraglia@umassd.edu (508) 999-8573.

    Contact: Ben Taggie; btaggie@umassd.edu (508) 999-8022.

    Contact:
    Heather Makrez; hmakrez@umassd.edu (508) 910-6503.

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