Rome - International Relations

We all know that Fall 2021 is going to look a bit different from other study abroad terms, but that doesn’t mean it still won’t be the most incredible semester of your life!

We’re working hard to keep you safe and well, so you can focus on what you came to do—live and learn abroad (and have some fun along the way!). Below is a summary of the main tweaks to the program this semester, which may be updated as more details become known. You can learn even more about our measures for all programs on our Fall 2021 Health & Safety page.

Academics

Know that you’ll be learning from the best of the best this fall. You'll take courses at the IES Abroad Rome center, taught by IES Abroad faculty. Please note that partner university courses will not be available in the Fall 2021 semester. 

Fall 2021 course offerings:

Art History

• CL/AH 225 - Forma Urbis: The Archaeology of Ancient Rome
• HS/AH/RL 253 - From Pontius Pilate to Theodosius: The Advent of Christianity
• US/SO/AH 320 - Rome as a Living Museum
• US/AH 230 - Roman Architecture & Urban Design
• AH 331 - Creative Genius: Art & Architecture in Baroque Rome

Anthropology

• SO/AN 350 - Organized Crime in Italy: Mafias, Murders, and Business

Communications

• JR/CM 316 - Truth Telling: Ethical Journalism in the Age of Instant Media

Classics

• CL/AH 225 - Forma Urbis: The Archaeology of Ancient Rome
• CL/AH 265 - Classical Mythology: Gods and Heroes of Greece and Rome

Economics

• EC 341 - Italian Economy Within the European Union

Film Studies

• FS 200 - Lights, Camera, Action: Making a Film in Rome

• FS 315 - From Cinecitta Studios to Real Locations: A Survey of Italian Cinema in Rome

History

• HS 236 - Empire Building: History and Myth of Ancient Rome
• HS/AH/RL 253 - From Pontius Pilate to Theodosius: The Advent of Christianity
• HS 335 - Italian Fascism: the First Totalitarian Political Religion

International Relations

• IR/PO 265 - Terrorism: Strategies of Destruction
• IR/HS 343 - Italy and the United States: History of a Long-Standing Interaction

Internship Seminar

• IN 395 - Internship Seminar

Italian Language

Depending on student language levels, the following courses could be offered:

• IT 101 - Italian Language in Context: Novice Abroad I
• IT 102 - Italian Language in Context: Novice Abroad II
• IT 201I - Italian Language in Context: Novice Abroad III Intensive
• IT 301 - Italian Language in Context: Emerging Independent I
• IT 303 - Italian Language in Context: Emerging Independent III
• IT 351 - Italian Language in Context: Independent Abroad I
• IT 401 - Italian Language in Context: Emerging Competent Abroad I

Journalism

• JR/CM 316 - Truth Telling: Ethical Journalism in the Age of Instant Media

Political Science

• IR/PO 265 - Terrorism: Strategies of Destruction
• SO/PO/IR 347 - The Wall: Borders, Violence and Separation in the Contemporary World

Psychology

• PS 360 - Cross-Cultural Psychology

Religious Studies

• HS/AH/RL 253 - From Pontius Pilate to Theodosius: The Advent of Christianity

Sociology

• SO/PO/IR 347 - The Wall: Borders, Violence and Separation in the Contemporary World
• SO/AN 350 - Organized Crime in Italy: Mafias, Murders, and Business
• SO/PP 240 - Valuing Diversity? Italian Contemporary Immigration and Integration Policies

Health & Safety Protocols

We’re making sure that your learning experience is a safe one so you can focus on the topic at hand. So, to enhance effective social/physical distancing, IES Abroad is taking proactive measures in the classroom, including:

• limiting class enrollment sizes limitations
• adjusting space layout and room choice
• and promoting student/faculty use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Learn more about our health and safety measures for Fall 2021.

Vaccines & Daily Life

Currently, Italy is implementing use of what it calls a Green Pass in order to visit restaurants, museums, theatres, exhibitions, sporting events, festivals, swimming pools, and gyms. Students must have a Green Pass to attend courses both at the IES Abroad Center and at partner universities. Additional activities, such as traveling by plane or train may be added.

To obtain a Green Pass in Italy, you will need to:

• Have been administered at least one dose of an approved vaccine at least 15 days prior, and provide documentation of your vaccination (Pzifer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen, and AstraZeneca are currently approved vaccines in the European Union),
• Present a negative COVID-19 test (valid for 48 hours),
• Or provide medical documentation of recovery/proof of anti-bodies (for those cured of COVID-19 in the last 6 months)

This ruling dramatically impacts the lives of students who are not vaccinated with one of the approved vaccines. Unvaccinated students would need to undergo regular testing in order to comply with the law and participate in the above activities. The cost of testing would be borne by students. At this time, the Green Pass is not required to enter educational institutions including the IES Abroad Centers in Italy, but regulations can change at any time.

Housing

You’ll stay in a clean, comfortable apartment where we’ve taken the utmost safety measures, including single-occupancy rooms. Italian Student Companions will not be available this semester, in our single-occupancy setting. At this time, homestays will also not be offered through IES Abroad program this fall. Learn more about the overarching housing policies for Fall 2021.

Field Trips

Across all IES Abroad programs, field trips will stay local and regional this fall. Your fields trips will all take place in Italy, which means you’ll get fully immersed in the culture(s) you came for! Possible trips include:

• Pompei
• Florence
• Assisi
• Siena

Internships

Our optional, part-time internships have always been designed to give you experience in what it's really like to work in Rome. For Fall 2021, part-time internships will be offered online. That said, we’re working hard to be able to offer in-person opportunities that align with our health and safety standards. You can count on having a part-time internship this fall—definitely virtually and potentially in-person—to help you gain a professional edge this semester.

Our Center

Our Center in Rome is your go-to spot for classes, student services, and information. Serving as your campus away from campus, you can feel safe going to class or checking in with an IES Abroad staff member because, at a minimum, IES Abroad Centers will undergo daily cleaning and disinfection by professional cleaning services.

Cost

Cost details for Fall 2021 can be found on the Cost tab. Be sure to click through the linked total to view a thorough cost breakdown PDF. Consider those prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.

Go Ahead & Get Started…With a Refund Policy that has your Back

As a mission-driven, not-for-profit, we are guided by two priorities as we navigate Fall 2021: to leave the door open for your opportunity to study abroad, and to strive to keep you safe and healthy. So, what’s our advice? Give yourself the chance to have an incredible adventure—even if it’s a bit different than planned!—and know we’re right alongside you as the details unfold.

And thanks to our Fall 2021 Refund Policy, there’s no commitment just yet. What’s more, once you start an application, you’ll be in the loop and hear directly from us if any changes are made to your program.

Looking ahead to Spring 2022, there will likely be some aspects of the pandemic that we are still navigating—and that’s okay! Program details may need to pivot as conditions shift, but throughout that experience our commitment to do right by you will guide the way. While it might look different from other study abroad terms, that doesn’t mean Spring 2022 won’t be the most incredible semester of your life!

We’re working hard to keep you safe and well, so you can focus on what you came to do—live, learn, and have some fun abroad. Below is a summary of the main tweaks to the program this semester, which may be updated as more details become known. You can learn even more about our measures for all programs on our Spring 2022 Health & Safety page.

Academics & Partner Universities

Know that you’ll still be learning from the best of the best this spring. On our Rome – International Relations program, you’ll have the option to take courses taught by world-class IES Abroad faculty at our Rome Center and potentially attend courses at one of our local partner universities. (Please note that it is not yet guaranteed that partner university courses will be offered to IES Abroad students in the Spring 2022 semester.)

Your Spring 2022 course list can be found here. All students have the opportunity to take courses outside of the courses designated for their program. 

Please note that some of these courses feature an additional course fee. 

Use the syllabi on the Academics tab to explore your Spring 2022 course offerings.

Health & Safety Protocols

Starting this spring, IES Abroad will require that students participating in our study abroad programs and in-person internship programs abroad be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of their program. Read more in our Vaccine Policy.

We’re making sure that your learning experience is a safe one so you can focus on the topic at hand. IES Abroad is taking proactive measures based on the local health and safety guidelines of your study abroad location. As more information for Rome becomes available, we will provide updates here and in your predeparture guide, which you’ll gain access to shortly after applying. In the meantime, review safety measures we have taken with students this fall, some of which may extend into your experience.

• limiting class enrollment sizes
• adjusting space layout and room choice
• and promoting student/faculty use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Many countries are requiring proof of vaccination to access public and private spaces, such as restaurants, libraries, museums, festivals, sporting events, and other indoor spaces or gatherings of people. In some cases, students will be required to obtain a “Green Pass” or other health pass as official proof of vaccination, which is required upon entry to many locations. We will provide more information about your host country’s entry and green pass requirements prior to your departure through the Predeparture Information and virtual orientation sessions.

We know stepping into the unknown is part of your study abroad experience but know that you’re never alone and we’ll always have your back.

Housing

During your time in Rome, you'll stay in a single or double room in a clean, comfortable apartment or residence hall, where we’ve taken the utmost safety measures.

Currently, you may live in one of the following possible housing options in the Spring 2022 semester:

• Option 1: Aparthotel – Double Room*
• Option 2 : Aparthotel – Studio Room (Single)*
• Option 3: Private Residence Hall – Double Room*
• Option 4: Private Residence Hall – Single Room*
• Option 5: Apartment – Shared Room

* Please note that these options are in upscale developments, and feature an additional fee due to the amenities offered.

Please note that our housing options are differentiated by cost according to services offered and costs will vary between options. Additionally, single rooms will carry an additional fee.

Please continue to monitor this page and communications from you IES Abroad advisor closely to ensure you’re receiving up-to-date information on your housing options.

Learn more about the overarching housing policies for Spring 2022.

Field Trips

So much of the study abroad learning experience happens outside of the classroom. Our field trips and course-related excursions help you explore the ins and outs of your city and local region, adding real-life context to what you’ve read about in textbooks for years. Possible trips include:

• Assisi
• Pompeii
• Ostia Antica
• Villa d'Este & Villa Adriana

Part-Time Internships

Our optional, part-time internships and full-time semester internship programs have always been designed to give you experience in what it's really like to work in Rome. For Spring 2022, while you’re living and studying on-site, internships may be completely online, a hybrid virtual/in-person experience, or completely in-person. It depends on a variety of factors, including country and employer-specific protocols. This uncertainty is something that every employee around the world has had to navigate in the wake of COVID-19, and it all adds to the real-life experience you’ll gain from working overseas! One thing is for sure, though—enrolling in an internship this spring will help you gain a professional edge.

Our Center

Our Center in Rome is your go-to spot for classes, student services, and information. Serving as your campus away from campus, you can feel safe going to class or checking in with an IES Abroad staff member because, at a minimum, IES Abroad Centers will undergo daily cleaning and disinfection by professional cleaning services.

Cost

Once available, details for Spring 2022 can be found on the “Cost” tab. Be sure to click through the linked total to view a thorough cost-breakdown PDF. Consider those prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other considerations.