
Sorrento Scholars Sorrento, Italy
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Interested in learning more about becoming a Sorrento Scholar and living and learning on the Amalfi Coast? Join us for a live Virtual Information Session on February 9, 2023 at 6:30PM EST! You'll have the opportunity to meet the Faculty Leader, Dr. Annmarie Kent-Willette, and ask any questions before setting sail for a semester on the Mediterranean Sea.
How to Apply
You must first receive acceptance into the Sorrento Scholars program. Upon acceptance, you will receive further information from the JU Study Abroad & Away Office.
Coursework
Sorrento Scholars will complete in-person coursework at the Sant'Anna Institute and
may also take online JU coursework to create a full-time schedule of 12-18 credits.
Juniors and seniors may qualify for 3-6 credits of international internships. Participation
in Sorrento Scholars will fulfill the EL requirement for graduation.
*All courses are taught in English.
All Sorrento Scholars will participate in COMM 452/IS 305 Communication, Culture, and the Amalfi Coast, and one Italian Language course.
Students can select additional course work to complete their full-time schedule including the following Fall 2023 classes:
Italian Language all levels · Contemporary Italian Literature · Medieval Italian Literature · Modern Italian Literature · Archaeology field study · History of the Italian Cinema · Drawing on Location · Human Rights · European Literature and Gender · History of the Italian Food & Culture · History of the Mafia · Intro to Philosophy · Religions of the classical Antiquity · Intro to Volcanology · Sustainability · Intro to Marine Biology with Lab · Cross Cultural Psychology · Nutrition for Physical Activity · Competing in the Global Environment · Entrepreneurship and the New Economy · Food Marketing · Global Business: Italy & Tourism
Important Dates
Program Dates
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Fall: August 27- December 16, 2023
Application & $300 non-refundable deposit deadline:
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Fall Semester: January 15, 2023
Price & Inclusions
Italy Program Fee (paid by all students): $500
- Program fees include:
- Pre-Departure & On-site Orientations
- Airport pick up & transfer to Sorrento
- Housing in double or triple occupancy on site dormitories
- Program related excursions
- 24 hour on-site support
- International medical & accident insurance
- Not Included:
- Airfare
- Meals
- Incidentals
Internship Fee: $500 (fee for students taking internships to acquire permit from Italian gov't to intern)
Contact Us
Dr. Annmarie Kent-Willette
Executive Director, Global Teaching and Learning
Professor, Communication
- awillet@ju.edu
- (904) 256-7396
Dr. Kristie Gover
Senior Vice President, Dean of Students
Student Life
- kgover1@ju.edu
- (904) 256-7070