St. John International University in Torino, Italy

  Italy

• Torino: 
Torino

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: semester/summer/academic year

Description: In the tradition of the American liberal arts education, St. John International University (SJIU) offers students study abroad programs, in English, in a variety of the arts and sciences. The academic program is tailored to the school's location. Torino was chosen as the site of this international program because of its solid reputation as a European business center, its avant-garde achievements in both research and art, and its architectural wealth. The SJIU main campus was established in the Vinovo castle in order to expose students to the culture of local Italian life and the castle's 16th beauty.

St. John offers a wide selection of general education and upper-level credits in the following areas of study: architecture, art history, environmental sciences, political science, business, economics, history, Italian language and culture, film studies, computer science, sociology, religious studies, and modern languages and literature.

These are the academic programs offered at the SJIU main campus in Vinovo, Torino:

Internships
We at SJIU believe in the importance of combining study with practical, hands-on experience. SJIU offers its students the chance to participate in internships through agreements made with select companies in Torino, in sectors such as business, museums and design.

Some internship opportunities will require a working knowledge of Italian while others are conducted in English. Eligible candidates who successfully complete the application process are placed in the most appropriate working situation with regard to their background and capabilities. SJIU will hold periodic meetings with these students to better understand the progress and development of the internship. SJIU will also arrange monthly meetings with the company officials who host the interns.

Volunteer Opportunities
SJIU offers its students the chance to volunteer with non-profit organizations in Torino such as the Italian Red Cross and local homeless shelters. This type of opportunity places students in direct contact with everyday city life, helps them to learn the language and increases their sense of civic duty and responsibility.

SJIU's staff will work with students interested in this program to find the volunteer opportunity that is most interesting to them. As with the internships, SJIU staff will periodically meet with the students to assess their experience and assist them in making the most of their volunteer opportunity.

Highlights: By enrolling at SJIU students will be exposed both to the local flavor of Vinovo, where the main campus is located, and also the culture and vibrancy of Torino--the beauty and elegance of its artistic and cultural treasures and those of the Region of Piedmont with its rich history, castles and the royal villas of the Savoia Kingdom. Students will also discover the gastronomical richness of the region as well as the diverse climate: from the nearby Mediterranean coast, to the vineyards of the Langhe region, to the snow-topped Alps.

SJIU students will have access to:
- an American-style university system with English-speaking instructors. Students can choose between two semesters (Spring and Fall), an academic year program or two Summer sessions;
- an international faculty;
- a wide selection of courses to choose from;
- a wide range of cultural activities including: guided tours of the various museums and monuments of the city, sports, and cultural events;
- Housing services: SJIU does everything possible to make the students' stay in Torino safe and enjoyable. Students can choose the type of housing that best suits their needs. The school provides constant attention and assistance should any problems occur.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 10, 000/semester

The standard housing price includes accommodation in private, shared, furnished apartments. Other housing options (such as homestays) are available, please contact St. John International for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - SJIU is committed to helping dedicated and deserving study abroad students meet their educational goals through a focused and merit-based scholarship program. Scholarships are not available to summer-session students. General Scholarships In the 2008/2009 academic year SJIU will offer scholarships to qualified students, according to the following guidelines: - full-year students: 1 scholarship of Euros 700 - full-year students: 2 scholarships of Euros 500 - fall-semester students: 2 scholarships of Euros 300 - spring-semester students: 2 scholarships of Euros 300 These scholarships will provide financial assistance to those who demonstrate financial need and/or academic excellence. The value, number and manner in which scholarships are awarded will be determined on a year-by-year basis by the Board of Directors.

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

St. John International University's Mission Statement: The mission of St. John International University is to offer liberal arts educational programs of the highest quality to a globally diverse student population. Through its graduate and undergraduate programs in the American tradition, St. John International University's objectives include promoting humanism, fostering respect for the fundamental rights of the individual, emphasizing research, and instilling awareness of one's physical and cultural surroundings. By integrating these objectives, graduates will gain an environmental and cultural awareness, which will prepare them to share with other members of society the responsibility that each of us has towards our natural and social worlds.

Year Founded: 2007