Summer 2011: Greece & Italy

May 19 - June 2, 2011

Program Cost: 4,210*

Application Deadline: March 1, 2010

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Teri Castelow and Dr. Peter Castelow will lead the group to Greece and Italy.

Eligibility and Space Available: The program is open to undergraduate and graduate level students from the University of Memphis and any accredited public or private university.

Program Description: Participants will spend two weeks in Europe studying the Ancient Greek and Roman cultures as it applies to western knowledge and education. Students will have the unique opportunity to travel and study in Rome, Florence, Sorrento, Pompeii, Patras, Delphi, and Athens where they will be exposed to local schools, universities and education system.

Program Fees and Refund Policy: The program fee is $4,210*.The program fee includes accommodations, international travel, inland transportation, student ID card and application fee.The program fees do not include U of M tuition, visa fees, medical insurance or personal expenses. A non-refundable deposit of $350 is due by March 1, 2011 to secure your place. Please submit your payment to the Study Abroad Office located in 102 Brister Hall. If you are a U of M student, you can pay the deposit online here.

Fees with the exception of the deposit will be refunded in full if notification is received 90 days before the program start date. Withdrawals up to 45 days prior to the program will incur a charge of $500. Withdrawals up to 20 days before the program will incur a charge of 50% of the program fees. All other withdrawals within 20 days or less will incur a charge of 75% of the program fees. In addition to these fees any unrecoverable expenses will be billed to the student. Cancellations should be in writing and are only effective upon date of receipt of written notification. Should the University decide to cancel the program, there will be a full refund of all fees paid.

Scholarships: Scholarships for University of Memphis students are available through the Study Abroad Office, 102 Brister Hall phone: 678-4271. Applications may be obtained at that office or accessed online here. The scholarship deadline for summer programs is March 1, 2011.

Contact: For more information, please contact Dr. Castelow at tcastelw@memphis.edu / 901.678.5217 or the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@memphis.edu / 901.678.2814.

*Program costs are subject to change.