An Unforgettable Experience
Learn, Seek, and Thrive in Milan
Abbey Abroad provides selected students the opportunity to spend a semester in Milan, Italy, through Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano–UCSC). Explore the beauty of one of the world’s most exciting cities while bolstering your knowledge in a variety of courses taught in English, Business and Economics, Banking and Finance, International Relations and Global Affairs, Literature and Philosophy, Fashion and Design, Language, and Sociology. Strengthen your appreciation for the faith by worshipping in the breathtaking Duomo basilica, admiring DaVinci’s The Last Supper, and much more.
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About The Abbey Abroad program
All students, from any major, who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who will at least be sophomores at the time of travel may apply.
Each student will pay Belmont Abbey College regular tuition plus a $1,500 study abroad fee. Travel, visa, housing, living expenses, books and supplies are not included in the tuition and study abroad fee.
Estimated Costs
| Travel | $1300 |
| Visa | $210 |
| Housing | $3000 |
| Living | $1500 |
| Books and Supplies | $250 |
Upcoming dates will be announced soon. Check back for further updates.
To apply, please send the following to Dr. Patrick Wadden, Director of the Study Abroad Program, at patrickwadden@bac.edu:
1) a cover letter
2) a GPA and course transcript
3) a list of the UCSC courses and/or internships that you have an interest in
In the application, make sure to provide both email address and cellphone number. While awaiting the result of the application, students must regularly enroll in the fall semester classes of Belmont Abbey College.
Pre-Course Orientation
Provides students with all the necessary information for their stay at UCSC: how to organize their course schedule, select courses, find classrooms, and access campus facilities (cafeteria, library, health center and sports service, etc.). Accepted students will meet UCSC student associations and receive their UCSC student card along with a personalized folder of information. Assistance with student visa applications will also be offered.
Semester-Long Courses
Students are required to take 4 semester-long courses for 3 credits each. An extensive range of topics includes business and economics, banking and finance, international relations and global affairs, literature and philosophy, fashion and design, language, and sociology. Pending approval from the registrar and the student’s department chair, all credit hours will be transferred to Belmont Abbey College.
For a list of all courses available through the UCSC, click here.
Italian Language Courses
Each student will be required to take 1 semester-long Italian language course (3 credits) and an intensive Italian language course (3 credits). The Italian language courses are especially designed to equip students with the communication skills that they need during their stay and to provide a meaningful introduction to the language and culture of Italy.
Service Learning Program
The Service Learning Program (6 credits) lets students intern at primary and secondary schools in Milan and the greater city area. During the program students will be assigned a mentor who will help develop their planning and communication. Generally, students will work in the school two or three times a week for a total of 8-10 hours. While English will be used during their activities with the students and interactions with other school teachers, the Intensive Italian language course is a prerequisite for participating in the program.
Part-Time Internships
Allow students to undertake a professional experience in a culturally diverse environment with an Italian business. The program provides each student intern with an integrated academic and professional learning experience. UCSC sets up the internship by working closely with each individual student to understand his or her skill set, area of interest, and formation desires.
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Accepted Students To-do List
- Confirm your participation in the program by paying $500 within 7 days of receiving the acceptance notification. This sum is non-refundable and will count toward the payment of the $1500 Study Abroad Program Fee.
- Submit your chosen courses to the Registrar and their Department Chair for approval. If interested in either the Service Learning Program or the Part-Time Internship, you will also have to seek the approval of the Office of Carrier Services and Internships.
- Submit your information to UCSC.
- Make your travel arrangements. These will include buying airplane tickets, getting a US Passport, and applying for a Student Visa through one of the Italian Consulates in the US.
- Find housing. UCSC uses a third-party service called MIL Service to help students find a suitable accommodation, but students are free to find housing in other ways.
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