Duke in Bologna, a new program supported by Duke’s Italian professors and run by GEO, is celebrating the success of its inaugural summer. Two Duke volleyball students have shared their thoughts and experiences here.
A six-week, two-course program offered through Duke’s Department of Romance Studies in conjunction with the University of Bologna, the program offers students the opportunity to improve their Italian language skills, introduces students to more advanced topics in Italian, develops students’ cultural knowledge and enhances students’ intercultural awareness.
The 15 students participating in the program this year lived in apartments in central Bologna, a medieval university town founded in 1088. The University of Bologna, the oldest university in the world, also dates back to 1088. In addition to immersion in the Bologna culture, students travel to Florence, Venice, and Ravenna while on the program and have opportunities to explore other European cities on their own time should they wish.
Applications and deadlines for Duke in Bologna’s second year in summer 2017 will be found here.
Department of Romance Studies
