May - June 2026
Eat, Speak, Italian
3 credits
- Old LAS Designations: Global Diversity(GD), Citizen of the World (CTW)
- New General Education: WLSL World language speaking and listening, DP diverse perspectives, and AIA
HIST 3001 Life in the Roman City
3 credits
- Old LAS Designations: CTW, GDC, HIST, HI
- New General Education: HI, IHIP (Study Abroad), and AIA
This program will consist of classroom time during the day followed by city tours in the afternoon. Students will tour Verona in their classes through a historical lens, diving into the history of Roman influence in the region. Students will also be led by their professors to different open air markets, restaurants, and cafes to learn about Italian food, culture, and language. In addition to Verona, this program will also have excursions to Sirmione beach, Venice, and Florence.
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| Estimated Program price* $3,900 |
Includes airfare, accommodations, insurance, orientations, on the ground transportation, excursions, some meals, and more. 3 credits= $981 - One Course Students planning to use financial aid for the summer will need to take both courses for 6 credits. Students should speak to their financial aid and academic advisors to see what works best for them. See Tuition and Fees for more information on the costs of taking a summer class here at Fitchburg State. Payment due at time of summer registration. PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. |
| Payment schedule |
First Payment due on February 2026 |
| Scholarships |
Students applying for the Verona Summer Program should apply to the Summer CIC Scholarship that opens in Academic Works. |
Highlights
The highlights of this study abroad experience include a trip to Sirmione and the beach, a day trip to Venice, and two days in Florence. You will have classes in the morning and free time in the afternoon. There will be cultural activities for you to do with your professors. There will also be plenty of free days for you to enjoy Italy as you choose.
Sample Itinerary (subject to change)
| Day 1 |
Depart Boston at 5:45 p.m. on Aer Lingus flight 132 (layover in Dublin) |
| Day 2 |
Arrive Milan Linate at 10:35 a.m. |
| Day 3 | Health, Safety and Culture Orientation |
| Day 4 | Classes begin |
| Day 5 | Classes |
| Day 6 | Classes |
| Day 7 | Padua - Scrovegni Chapel, followed by Il Bo Palace Train departure from Verona 9:22am – arrival in Padua 10:20 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Scrovegni Chapel 2:30 p.m. University IL BO Train departure from Padua 6:40 p.m. – arrival in Verona 7:38 p.m. |
| Day 8 | Free day |
| Day 9 | Free day |
| Day 10 | Classes |
| Day 11 | Sirmione - Grotto of Catullo and free time at the lake Bus departure from Verona 9:30 a.m. 11:30am visit to the Grotto of Catullo Free day at the lake Bus departure from Sirmione 5:30 p.m. |
| Day 12 | Classes |
| Day 13 | Republic Day. No classes or trips. |
| Day 14 | Classes |
| Day 15 | Free day |
| Day 16 | Free day |
| Day 17 | Classes |
| Day 18 | Overnight trip (Florence) Train departure from Verona 9:37 a.m. |
| Day 19 | Overnight trip (Florence) Train departure from Firenze 7:36 p.m. |
| Day 20 | Classes |
| Day 21 | Cooking class Departure from San Fermo Church 2:15 p.m. – we walk to la Soffritta |
| Day 22 | Free day |
| Day 23 | Free day |
| Day 24 | Classes |
| Day 25 | Trip to cheese factory, followed by olive oil factory Bus departure from Verona 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. visit to the Cheese factory and tasting 2:30 p.m. visit to the olive oil factory and tasting Departure 5 p.m. |
| Day 26 | Classes |
| Day 27 | Bolzano Train departure from Verona 9 a.m. – arrival in Bolzano 10:31 a.m. Train departure from Bolzano 6:31 p.m. – arrival in Verona 8:14 p.m. |
| Day 28 | Classes |
| Day 29 | Depart Venice at 12:15 p.m. on Aer Lingus flight 423 (layover in Dublin). Depart Dublin at 4:45 p.m. on Aer Lingus flight 137. Arrive Boston at 6:55 p.m. |
The people we encountered are very proud of the food they create - tortellini, gelato, and bread (made from ancient grains and prepared the same way as 5000 years ago). I was glad to be a part of that.