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International Social Work: An Italian Perspective (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Milan, Italy; Rome, Italy
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Cost: Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 02/15/2026 03/02/2026 05/19/2026 05/31/2026
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Coordinator: Brooke Stock
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: 2.5 GPA
Open to Non-KU students: YES Open to graduate students: YES
Click here for a definition of this term Fulfills KU Core Advanced Education Goal 4.2 - Culture and Diversity: YES
Program Description:


Funding your Study Abroad Program

KU Study Abroad can do personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students.  Please visit 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to set up an appointment.  KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of federal and/or other loans, federal grants, and KU or outside scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a study abroad program.  
 
KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement Scholarships are available to KU degree-seeking students. Applications are available online. The scholarship application deadline is February 15 for Summer, March 1 for Fall and Academic Year programs, and October 1 for Spring, Winter Break, and Spring Break programs.
 
For additional scholarship opportunities visit:  www.studyabroad.ku.edu/other-scholarship-opportunities

Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to complete several documents for each study abroad application.  Below is a list of documents that will need to be completed for an application.

        a. Social Welfare Statement of Purpose
        b. Verification of Minimum GPA Requirement
        c. Unofficial Transcript or Advising Report
        d. 2 Recommendations
        e. Authorization to Release Student Information
        f. Student Conduct Verification
        g. Financial Aid Questionnaire
 
For more detailed information about the application process, please visit our Application Process page.



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Program Reviews:
Summer 2023 Participant
This program requires a lot of walking, as Italy is not as vehicle orientated as the US. Please be sure to be in good health and have the ability to walk long distances.

Summer 2023 Participant
The most rewarding part of this program is the lifelong friendships I made with other students on this trip. Over two weeks, many of us bonded and intend to stay connected for personal and professional purposes. It was truly valuable to have others who also experience the culture shock, or the feeling of embarrassment when you are not following cultural norms, and find a new life perspective. I also appreciated the quick tutorial of navigating the public transportation system and the autonomy to venture out and explore the different cities.

Summer 2024 Participant
My favorite part of this program was getting to see how social work functions in Italy and comparing it to the United States. It was very eye opening and gave me a lot of new perspective on culturally diverse clients I may work with in the future. I enjoyed getting to meet fellow social workers that attended the program and getting to hear what experience they have, and what they want to do in the future. It was great to have the opportunity to expand my social work bubble and experience so many new things.

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