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4 Life-Changing Reasons to Study Abroad at JCU in Rome

Written by John Cabot University | September 24, 2024 11:30:52 AM Z

Studying abroad is one of the most transformative experiences a student can have. If you choose to study at our American university in Italy, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study in the heart of Rome.

Experience a world-class education combining the best American liberal arts education with Italy’s rich culture and history.

With over 1,300 students choosing JCU each year, our diverse and vibrant campus is the perfect setting to expand your horizons. Have you decided on the setting for your next academic adventure?

Here are four life-changing reasons why you should consider studying abroad at John Cabot University in Rome.

 

1. Experience the Best of Both Worlds: An American Education in an Italian Setting

John Cabot University offers a distinctively American-style education set against the backdrop of the eternal city of Rome. With small class sizes, interactive discussions, and close connections to professors with prestigious degrees from institutions like Harvard, Oxford, and Yale, you'll experience a dynamic learning environment.

Want a break from the typical classroom? How about using the city of Rome as your living laboratory? Imagine studying art history at the Vatican or discussing Roman architecture in front of the Colosseum. With our unique blend of classroom instruction and on-site exploration, you can fully immerse yourself in the subjects you're passionate about.

 

When you study abroad at JCU, the city of Rome becomes your living laboratory.

 

2. Learn and Grow with Students from Around the World

When you study abroad in Italy at JCU, you’ll be surrounded by a multicultural community with students from over 75 countries. The diversity on our campus creates a rich learning environment where you’re encouraged to gain valuable insights from your professors and peers.

The university’s emphasis on community and cultural engagement goes beyond the classroom. Our Cultural Programs Office organizes trips, cooking classes, and cultural activities that allow you to dive deeper into Italian culture and the local Roman way of life. Gaining these experiences can help foster a sense of global citizenship and enhance your personal and academic growth.

 

3. Live and Explore Like a Local As You Study Abroad

Living in Rome offers a study abroad experience like no other. JCU’s university housing places you in fully equipped, independent apartments near campus, giving you a true taste of Roman life. Alongside this, JCU’s Cultural Programs Office organizes trips to explore Italy’s beauty and history every semester, from weekend getaways to Venice to wine tastings in the Castelli Romani.

You can also immerse yourself in Rome’s vibrant culture by attending concerts, art exhibitions, and performances. Whether you’re listening to classical music at the Globe Theatre or watching opera at the Roman Opera House, these experiences will bring Italian culture to life during your study abroad journey.

 

JCU’s university housing is an essential part of your study-abroad experience.

 

4. Expand Your Career Opportunities with Internships in Rome

Studying at JCU provides a launchpad for your future career. JCU’s Center for Career Services connects students with more than 780 companies and organizations, offering many internship opportunities in business, communications, art history, and international relations.

Through these internships, students get to put classroom knowledge into practice and hone important workforce skills, as Gaia Cucchi confirms. She said, “The internship was a unique experience, and I would recommend it to other students because it has helped me hone my organizational, problem-solving, and people skills, while exploring Rome and growing professionally.”

 

Do you want to study at our world-class university in Rome?

Contact JCU for more information.