Bologna Consortial Studies Program (BCSP)
Northwestern Requirements
- Full-year or Fall: At least 2 years or the equivalent of college level Italian; Spring: 2.5 years or the equivalent of college level Italian
- Must be of Junior standing by the start of the program
- B average in all Italian courses
- Students must interview with a member of the Northwestern Department of Italian as part of the application process (see application details below).
Program Requirements
- Northwestern and Indiana University act together as the admitting institution for Northwestern students applying to this program.
Academic Specialties
Italian Language and Culture, Fine Arts, Classics, Political Science/International Relations, History, Theatre, and Literature.Course Type
Students generally take a combination of language and area studies courses taught in Italian by the BCSP program, just for program students, and regular University of Bologna courses. All students participate in a month-long pre-session before the beginning of the semester and receive one-on-one academic advising with the Resident Director upon arrival to determine their course enrollments and abilities.Additional Information
Enrichment Opportunities: Several excursions are planned by BCSP throughout the program to locations near Bologna, which may include Verona, Ravenna, Tuscany, or Urbino. Some students get involved in the local community by participating in volunteer activities or non-credit internships,while others partner with native speakers to practice language. Students are responsible for seeking out their own activities, but may seek advice from the BCSP program staff.About Bologna:
Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. The city has one of the best-preserved historic centers in Italy and is known for its beauty, amazing food, porticoes and politics. It is home to approximately 500,000 inhabitants in the city, and about 1 million in the metropolitan area. Known as a student-friendly city, Bologna remains relatively tourist free - letting the locals enjoy one of the highest standards of living (and some of the best restaurants) in Italy.
Housing
Apartments- BCSP students find and rent their own housing in apartments in the city center, with assistance from the program office in Bologna.
- All students are strongly advised to share apartments with Italians.
Program Costs
Estimated Costs: Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.
- Tuition: $15,435
- Room & Board: $6,000
- SAAF: $2,355
- Transportation: $1,100
- Books & Supplies: $250
- Personal Expenses: $1,000
- HTH: $134
- Total Estimated Costs: $26,274
Additional Information:
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Approximate Program Size
- 30-40 students from a variety of Big Ten universities
- University of Bologna: 70,000 students
Application Requirements
Northwestern students must then complete the following steps:- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad, submitted to the Study Abroad Office.
- This program requires that all applicants interview with Professor Tom Simpson in the Department of Italian prior to submitting the Northwestern Application. To schedule an interview, please e-mail Professor Simpson well in advance of Northwestern's application deadline.
