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COLFA Semester Abroad

Meet the Spring 2012 Semester in Urbino Class

From left: Jim Brenner, Leanora Linebaugh, Sara Gilbert, Christin Rendon, Bernadette Andrea (Professor of English, UTSA), Eugenia Marinelli (Global Education Ventures), Curtiss Chapman, Melissa Murata-Gomez, Lauren Hicks, Mariel Vazquez, and tour guide (Faith Braverman not pictured)

Inaugural class of the COLFA Study Abroad in Urbino enjoy a traditional Italian meal at La Terrezza del Duca as part of their orientation. Tour afterwards included the birthplace of the Renaissance painter and architect Raphael; medieval and Renaissance art in the Oratorio di S. Giovanni and S. Guiseppe; precious artifacts and art in the “Albani” Diocesan Museum; and a hike to the hilltop overlooking the Ducal Palace, the centerpiece of Urbino.

Tour of the Ducal Palace

Eugenia Esposito and Mirko Marinelli

Visiting Pesaro

Students building a snow mascot

Christin Rendon and Mariel Vazquez by some ancient columns

Faith Braverman wearing a mask from Carnevale

Melissa Murata on a bridge overlooking the Grand Canal

In front of a modern sculpture

Photo by Melissa Murata

Photo by Melissa Murata

Photo by Melissa Murata

Doge's Palace, the Scala d'Oro (Golden Staircase)

In font of St. Peter's Basilica

Outside the Colosseum

Students and Dr. Drinka at the Colosseum, overlooking the Forum

Sara Gilbert, Lea Linebaugh, Faith Braverman, and Mariel Valazquez at St. Peter's Square

Florence

Florence

At the top of the Duomo

Resources

Orientation Session

Come learn about our program!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 5:00 p.m. - MB 2.314

Travel Checklist

Students must obtain the following prior to departure:

Visa (group application will be made)
International Student ID
Valid passport

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