I met Italians who shared their homes and lives with me. Participants must be prepared to actively engage with host culture and to write and think intensively. Directed independent study project.
Field trips are integral.
Requires a strong commitment to using Italian language skills, flexibility and maturity. Pensions or hotels during field trips. Strong academic record at Occidental with a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.8. Italian Language required for University classes, not for Pitzer program.