Ciao! How would you like to experience an entire semester in Italy? Nineteen Auburn students will embark on
their journey overseas this month to the country known for its rich history.

The College of Human Sciences developed a program known as the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy. This
program allows students of any major to travel with the safety of an Auburn group and mentor. The experience these
students gain will open the door to endless possibilities in the future.

Throughout the semester, the students will attend classes and gain 16 hours of credit and an International
minor. They will participate in various guided field trips outside of the classroom and also have time allotted for
self-exploration of the city.

“I am so grateful that I have this opportunity to live in Italy for three months and enrich my knowledge of
a new culture,” said Ashley Pavey, a junior interior design major. “Even though I will be completely out of my
comfort zone, I am ready to accept each new experience and grow as a person.”

Auburn’s sister-city, Ariccia, will be the place the Auburn students call home for the semester. Ariccia is
located just 20 miles outside of Rome and offers Italy’s famous architecture, cuisine, literature and art. The
students will experience true authenticity because very few in the small town speak English.

Along with day trips to Rome, Venice, Milan, Tuscany, Florence and a few others, the students will also have
free weekends to plan other trips to various countries.

“For Spring Break my friends and I are going to Dublin, Ireland, for Saint Patrick’s Day,” said Pavey.
“Since most places are just a train ride away, I want to take advantage of the time that I have in Europe and see as
many places that I can.”

During the week the students will spend time in the classroom learning about everything the Italian culture
has to offer. From cooking classes to scavenger hunts around the city, no two days are alike.

The program lists four goals of the trip: broaden the students’ worldviews, increase the students’
appreciation for cultures outside of their own, increase the students’ understanding of the worldwide quality of
life issues and develop the students’ ability to function in a global community.

With an international faculty and staff, the students will gain knowledge in several areas. They will
receive formal training in the areas of Consumer Affairs, Human Development and Family Studies and Nutrition and
Food Science. They will acquire understanding of these subjects through various lectures, field trips, research
projects and learning activities.

The semester is structured so that each week is focused on a different era in Italian History. The students
will cover the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Baroque, Modern Italy and Contemporary Italy.

The Joseph S. Bruno Abroad in Italy is a program dedicated to the extension of Auburn students’ knowledge of
international affairs. The program produces well-rounded individuals who are accepting of other cultures.

For additional information, check out the website: http://www.humsci.auburn.edu/italy/chs_au_italy.php.


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