Some of the cities visited on excursions include Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Assisi, Perugia, and Orvieto, to name a few. These day trips provide students the opportunity to directly investigate the most significant artistic and cultural sites in the area. Additionally, two extended field trips to Rome and northern Italy take place during the semester of study. Professor Paolo Barucchieri, Director of the Center, teaches a course in Arts and Civilization which all students are required to take. To complement his lectures and to give students first-hand knowledge of the interrelationships of the cultural, literary, and artistic developments in the region, Professor Barucchieri conducts the field trips and study tours to the various cities and towns in Italy.
Every effort is made to keep the student's cost as low as possible.
Expenses not covered by the program cost include TAMU tuition and fees, textbooks, airfare to and from the U.S., laundry fee, room deposit, some meals, and personal expenses. Financial Aid is available to students who choose to study at Santa Chiara. Additionally, a number of scholarships exist to help students with the cost of studying abroad. The Study Abroad Office sponsors two scholarships for study abroad experiences. Several program discounts are provided by the Italian foundation that administers the Study Center.