Students who must take the intensive language course will leave for Venice at the very end of July. Venice is, of course, a virtual living museum with inexhaustible opportunities for exploration. There is a rich program of films, concerts, lectures, exhibitions, etc. in Venice during the semester. Nearby cities, such as Padua and Verona, also have an extensive cultural life. Students may also join local choral groups.
Most students live in furnished apartments in the city.
They are responsible for their own meals and may cook in their apartments or eat at the University cafeteria or any of the various small restaurants in the city. Rooms with families are sought for students preferring this arrangement. Students are expected to conduct themselves in such a way as to reflect positively on the group and to achieve the goals of the program. Academics are to be taken seriously. Attendance in classes and on field trips is required.