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AUR Viewbook in PDF - The American University of Rome

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Study Abroad at <strong>AUR</strong><br />

I wanted to study outside <strong>of</strong> the US <strong>in</strong> a cosmopolitan and culturally rich city such as <strong>Rome</strong>.<br />

“N i c h o l a s S c i a s c i<br />

Choose to study abroad at <strong>AUR</strong><br />

For more than four decades <strong>AUR</strong> has been the host to<br />

students from across the United States as well as from<br />

other countries who come to <strong>Rome</strong> to experience Italian<br />

art, culture, history, cuis<strong>in</strong>e and lifestyle. <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s<br />

<strong>in</strong>ternational environment <strong>of</strong>fers students an<br />

opportunity for <strong>in</strong>tellectual, cultural, ethical and artistic<br />

development <strong>in</strong> the Eternal City.<br />

<strong>AUR</strong> has developed partnerships with affiliate universities<br />

and organizations <strong>in</strong> every part <strong>of</strong> the US to<br />

facilitate the process <strong>of</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g for the experience <strong>of</strong><br />

a lifetime. Students can spend a semester or a year at<br />

<strong>AUR</strong> or can choose a shorter w<strong>in</strong>ter or summer session<br />

program depend<strong>in</strong>g upon their own needs and academic<br />

plans. In all cases students can select from a full array <strong>of</strong><br />

course <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>gs across the full range <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>’s<br />

discipl<strong>in</strong>es.<br />

Spend<strong>in</strong>g a semester, academic year or summer study<strong>in</strong>g<br />

at <strong>The</strong> <strong>American</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Rome</strong> will give students the<br />

opportunity to absorb the city’s vibrancy on a genu<strong>in</strong>e,<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>ound level. Through study<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Rome</strong> for a semester<br />

24<br />

or year, students ga<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>sight that simply is unavailable to<br />

the tourist or short term visitor. A study abroad experience<br />

at <strong>AUR</strong> allows to complete undergraduate degree<br />

on-time, helps the resumé and transcript stand out,<br />

and allows to challenge students fully academically and<br />

personally.<br />

Study Abroad Students stay<strong>in</strong>g at <strong>AUR</strong> may take the opportunity<br />

<strong>of</strong> an <strong>in</strong>ternship through <strong>AUR</strong> career services.<br />

Students with the requisite Italian language ability may<br />

arrange for part <strong>of</strong> their study (for credit) at the nearby<br />

Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta, known more popularly<br />

as “LUMSA”.<br />

Students <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> a study abroad experience at<br />

<strong>AUR</strong> should consult the Study Abroad or International<br />

Study Office on their campus to determ<strong>in</strong>e if a partnership<br />

between their university and <strong>AUR</strong> has been established.<br />

If a partnership is not <strong>in</strong> place, you can still study at <strong>AUR</strong>.<br />

See our web page at:<br />

www.aur.edu/studyabroad

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