In an exciting new extension of its activities, Lorenzo de’Medici (LdM) opened its newest campus in the heart of Italy's capital in Spring 2007. Rome is a city with an unparalleled history and a cultural diversity spanning over two millennia. The new Lorenzo de' Medici site represents a conscious decision to participate in the life, politics, and educational traditions that made Italy the seat of the western world.
The unique history of Italy's capital city allows for the study of ancient cultures as well as contemporary political and international issues all within the same location. LdM Rome students can choose courses in traditional subjects such as Italian language, History, Art, and Restoration, or more contemporary subjects such as International Business and Communications. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide variety of professionals and various national and international institutions located throughout Rome.
After more than 30 years of growth and experience, Scuola Lorenzo de' Medici (LdM) is known as Italy's most distinctive and established study abroad institution. Founded in 1972 in Florence, the School prides itself on its varied offerings of vocationally-oriented courses as well as courses in Business, Communications, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Math, and Social Sciences, in addition to Italian Language and Culture.
Rome is an extraordinary synthesis of cultures from the Mediterranean region, North Africa, Europe, and an increasingly global community. The city seamlessly fuses the macrocosm of a large metropolis with the microcosm typical of small lively neighborhoods and picturesque districts, in a way that is fresh and spontaneous.
It is home to world recognized monuments and locations that have been celebrated throughout the world. Rome itself forms a unique backdrop for many artistic and cultural events such as music, cinema, concerts, and sporting fixtures. The hills, piazzas, fountains, cobbled streets, and churches are a testimony to a great heritage, but at the same time provide a contemporary setting for the active social and cultural life of the thriving modern city.
Spending any amount of time in the Eternal City is an experience that has kept visitors and pilgrims captivated for centuries. Whether the inspiration comes from a quiet spot in Rome's parks, powerfully evocative ruins, Renaissance or Baroque palaces, or the awe-inspiring art of Vatican City, Rome continues to stimulate the senses.
All program participants register for at least 3 credits of Italian Language. Elective courses are offered that may satisfy major requirements as well as fulfill some Humanities Core/LS curriculum categories. LDM ROME Course Schedule.
Students are required to attend the mandatory orientation session held at LdM Rome. Orientation provides an overview of the city of Rome, an introduction to Italian culture, Italian language placement testing, academic information, and the opportunity to meet program administrators and fellow participants.
Students are housed in furnished apartments (double or single bedroom) with four to five other LdM Rome program students. Apartments are not all in the same building, and no two apartments are the same. All the apartments are easily reached by the Metropolitana and other local public transportation. The apartments are usually within 30 minutes travel from the school.
Host family accommodation may also be requested.
