Program Goals

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The Program

Contact your study abroad advisor regarding school-specific academic program and degree requirements, tuition and program fees, scholarships and financial aid.

Goals and Objectives for Studying Abroad

The goals of a study abroad program are as diverse as the students, faculty, and administrators involved. Some goals may be common (e.g., language acquisition), while others may be personal (e.g., becoming independent). Some goals may seem more important to some than to others (e.g., desire for academic integrity in course work vs. desire to travel).

To provide a more enriching experience, UNH-in-Italy seeks to incorporate a wide range of goals. The first step toward their achievement is to acknowledge and define them before the program begins. Once you are abroad, the process continues with a structured and cooperative approach to achieving these goals. In summary:

UNH-in-Italy Program Goals

Competence with the Italian language; knowledge of Italian history, culture, literature, and the arts
Integration into Ascoli Piceno’s academic and social environment
Immersion experience in a supportive environment
Personal development and growth
Program Elements that Support these Goals
Resident staff to provide personal and academic advising
Special courses taught by Italian faculty for program participants
Course work integrated into students’ academic goals
Internships and “Tandem” opportunities available
Volunteer and extra-curricular opportunities available
Group cultural tour to important but less visited sites in Italy
Course-related excursions to cultural sites
Independently-arranged housing opportunities