The program here is located at Le Centre International d'Etudes Francaise at the Catholic University of the West. This center is noted for its excellent French language program. At least one term of French and sophomore status are required. Courses in business French and other specialized areas are available for more advanced students. Non-language courses are available both in English and in French.
Students live with families.
Language instruction is included, and no prior study of Italian is required. Content courses often stress art and architecture, both of which are in abundance in and around Siena. Students share apartments with American and Italian students. Macerata, Italy Macerata is a city of 50,000 dating from the high medieval period. It is rich in examples of Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.