2 Program Goals

The goals and objectives of a study abroad program are as diverse as the students, faculty, and administrators involved. Some goals may be common (e.g. language acquisition), while others may be more personal (e.g. becoming independent). Some goals may seem more important to some than to others (e.g. desire for academic integrity in coursework vs. desire to travel).

Study abroad programs will provide a more enriching experience if they incorporate a wide range of goals. The first step toward the achievement of these goals is acknowledging and defining them before the program begins. Once you are abroad, the process continues with a structured and cooperative approach to achieving these goals. We’ve begun the process by outlining some goals for your program.

Bologna Consortial Studies Program Goals

• Competence with the Italian language; knowledge of Italian history, culture, literature and the arts
• Integration into the academic and social environment of the University of Bologna
• Immersion experience in a supportive environment
• Personal development and growth

Program Elements that Support these Goals

• Resident staff to provide personal and academic advising
• Special courses each semester taught by University of Bologna faculty for program participants
• Attendance in University of Bologna courses with Italian students
• Coursework integrated into students’ academic goals
• Cultural tours of Bologna and excursions to important but less visited sites in Italy
• Housing with University of Bologna Italian and international students