May 25 - June 23, 2008

Departure date: May 25, 2008   Return date: June 23, 2008

This program gives Texas State students a chance to experience major cultural centers of western civilization. Participants will attend classes in an art school (ARTIS) in the historical center of Florence and take field trips to Pisa, Siena, Venice and Rome. Students will have the opportunity to stand before actual sites of historical importance. Check the itinerary for the extensive and thorough introduction to some of the world's greatest art. While the program offers slide-illustrated classes in the mornings, participants will devote their afternoons to visiting the important sites discussed and to developing their photography and drawing skills in an environment that has stimulated artists for centuries.

Italy is a dream destination. The Italian museums are bursting with the genius of Italy's finest sons: Raffaello, Michelangelo, Tiziano, and Canova. Contemporary architects are still inspired by ancient Italian buildings and squares. Italian cities are veritable living museums. According to UNESCO, the United Nations' cultural branch, two-thirds of the world's historical artistic heritage is in Italy.

Cost includes the following:

• Tuition and fees for six hours of university credit
• $180 non-refundable application fee

Students must pay the cost of airfare, lodging, and activities directly to ARTIS. For more information, please contact Dr. Darryl Patrick.

Tuition & Fees

$886.00

March 10, 2008

All study abroad registrations and first payments must be made in the Study Abroad Office located at 302 ASB North

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALREADY ENROLLED STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS!

All subsequent Study Abroad Program payments can be made using either of the following two options:

A) Online payments: Go to http://uweb.txstate.edu/gao/study_abroad/

B) Cash and check payments are accepted at the Cashier's Office,
located on the first floor of the JC Kellam Administration Building. Be sure
to bring your Texas State ID number with you, and indicate to the cashier
that you are paying for a Study Abroad Program. Please pay the amount
indicated on the payment schedule for your program.

For detailed information on financial aid, visit our Financial Assistance page or contact the Texas State Office of Financial Aid, located in JCK 220.

For information and application materials for the International Education Fee Scholarship, download IEFS Information and Application. The IEFS application deadline is February 15, 2008.

1. My living accommodations were:
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Unsatisfactory 0%
Less than you expected 0%
Good 43%
Very good 57%


2. The excursion(s) included as part of the program met my expectations.
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Very good 82%

3. The host institution met my needs.
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Very good 88%

4. How much spending money would you recommend to future participants?
a) Less than $500: 0%
b) $500-$750: 0%
c) $750-$1000: 16%
d) $1000-$1500: 26%
e) $1500-$2000: 41%
d) More than $2000: 17%

5. Do you think you learned more by participating in this program than what you would have learned on campus?
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6. This program met the learning objectives.
NA 4%
Unsatisfactory 0%
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Very good 79%

7. I was challenged by this program.
NA 3%
Unsatisfactory 4%
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Very good 79%

8. This program was cost effective
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9. Do you consider this place a safe destination for TxState students?
Yes 100%
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If your answer was “no”, please explain why:

10. Would you recommend this program to other students?
Yes 100%
No 0% (Please explain)

11. Briefly describe your best experience in this program:
* Meeting interesting people in a safe surrounding. (3)
* Learning to adapt to the local life of Italy (11)
* Seeing famous works of art. (3)
* Day trips (6)