International Education
Study Abroad
Fall Term in Florence
September 24, 2010 - December 11, 2010
Students wishing to apply must download and fill out the Florence application form (PDF).
The Oregon International Education Consortium consists of Chemeketa, Central Oregon, Clackamas, Mount Hood, Portland, Linn-Benton, and Rogue Community Colleges. The Consortium offers study programs in four countries ranging from two weeks to a full quarter.
The Program
The fall term Florence, Italy program offers an unparalleled opportunity to study art, history, psychology, and literature in the heart of Tuscany with Oregon community college faculty. (Meet with your campus advisor on qualifications.) You will also explore a wealth of museums, and churches and enjoy weekly programs of cultural activities that may include day trips, theater visits, walking tours, wine tasting, cooking classes, sporting events, and language exchanges.
The OIEC accepts up to 30 students from member colleges in Oregon. Space, therefore, is limited to qualified students. Applications must be completed, include the required deposit, and be submitted by the due date in order to be considered. American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), our partner institution, makes all logistical arrangements, including travel, insurance, and housing. All program payments are paid to AIFS. The OIEC makes all academic arrangements, which include course offerings and instructors.
Courses and Expenses
- Open to students at least 18 years old who have earned at least 12 college credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Students pay CCC tuition for 12-14 credits (depending on courses).
- Program fee includes housing, cultural activities, Italian Life and Culture program, internet access, unlimited-entry museum pass, medical and program fee refund insurance (optional meal plan available).
- Financial aid can be applied to program (apply as soon as possible).
- All students must enroll in the 2-credit Italian Life and Culture course and in a 4-credit Italian language course--both taught by Italian faculty.
- Two other courses will be selected from Psychology, Art History, Sociology, and Social Psychology. All courses are fully transferable to your Associate of Arts Degree.
- PRICE $7,595.00 (15 students or more) + CCC tuition, fees and books + $1,427 airfare, taxes and fees (estimated)
Chemeketa study abroad students register as usual, but select courses from a designated available course list. Tuition, fees, and book costs are in addition to the program fee, and are paid directly to Chemeketa Community College. Students earn transferable credits while studying in Florence. You will need to enroll for a minimum of 12 credits as a full-time student to attend this program.
To see instructor bios and course list click here.
Financial Assistance
Gilman International Scholarship Program
Up to $5,000 is available to students who are currently receiving a Pell Grant for their education at Chemeketa Community College. For application deadline and process, contact Gilman Scholarships directly at 1-888-887-5939 ext. 25 or email at gilman@iie.or.
Chemeketa Financial Aid Office
For application deadline and criteria, the Chemeketa Financial Aid Office at 503-399-5018, Salem campus, Bldg. 2.
Campus Advisor
The consortium offers programs in four countries ranging from 2 to 11 weeks. For questions and more information, contact your Oregon International Education Consortium representative: Maureen McGlynn at 503.399.6145.
Updated July 2008 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.