PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Spend the month of July in Arezzo, Italy. An ancient yet vibrant town nestled in the hills of Tuscany, Arezzo offers easy access to cultural and economic centers such as Florence, Rome, and Siena. These bustling cities are close enough to visit in a day yet far enough away to preserve Arezzo's Tuscan ambiance. Arezzo and the surrounding area is the birthplace of renown artists, poets and musicians such as Michelangelo, Petrarch, and Guido Monaco. Fans of the Academy Award winning film Life is Beautiful might recognize Arezzo's many medieval tower homes and Renaissance churches. The modern region of Arezzo is home to 36,000 companies (1 company for every 10 inhabitants), an entrepreneurial rate that is among the highest in Italy. Students enrolled in this program can earn six credit hours, visit Italian companies, and see impressive examples of Italian art and culture through visits to Rome, Florence, and Venice.
When will the program take place?
July 4th through July 31st, 2010.
What classes are offered?
Entrepreneurship Practicum (ENT 4303)
Market Development (ENT4613)
Who are the Faculty?
Courses will be taught in English by Jim Wheeler (jwheeler@ou.edu), the Stanley White Executive Director of The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Classroom work will be supplemented with guest speakers discussing topics such as Doing business in the European Union and Entrepreneurship the Italian Way.
Who can apply?
Any student enrolled in the Price College of Business who is a sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing. Admission in the Arezzo, Italy program is not restricted to entrepreneurship majors. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for the Italy Summer Study Abroad Program, please contact Dalynda Evans, Senior Academic Counselor 325-6021, dalynda@ou.edu
Application Process
The application process for the 2010 Summer Study Abroad Program in Arezzo, Italy will begin November 2nd, 2009.. Study abroad applications, scholarship applications, and all financial aid information will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis until February 5th, 2010.
To apply, please submit your completed application to the PCB International Programs Coordinator (Price Hall 1065C or leave your application packet in Ana Bolino's mail box which is located in Price Hall in the Undergraduate Advising office). Your application will not be considered until all items are received.
- Application form. (Download PDF file here)
- An official University of Oklahoma transcript.
- A personal statement detailing why you would like to participate in the program.
- Scholarship application form(s) (These forms are optional; you may complete them if you are interested in any of the scholarships offered).
- A faculty letter of recommendation. You may ask the faculty to submit a letter or send their recommendation through e-mail to abolino@ou.edu.
- A photocopy of your valid passport. If you do not have a valid passport please apply for one as soon as possible. If you are in the process of obtaining your passport you may submit your study abroad application together with a copy of your passport application receipt.
- Payment information and refund policy statement signed by the student. (Download form here).
- An application fee of $200 is due at the time of application. This fee will be applied towards your program cost and it is refundable if you are not accepted in the program. Please read the section on Program Costs and Deadlines for a better explanation of costs, deadlines, and refunds.
Program Costs and Deadlines
The program cost for studying abroad in Arezzo, Italy is $3,200** and includes:
Housing
Meals
Trips and Transportation While in Italy
** This program fee is subject to possible changes due to exchange rates and the number of students participating in the program.
The program cost does NOT include the following:
- Tuition - Tuition for courses in Italy is the same as you would pay if you took the class(es) in Norman. If you qualify, financial aid may be available.
- Airfare to and from Italy - $1,000. This is an estimate; the actual price can be more or less depending on the carrier and timing of ticket purchase. Transportation must be arranged by the student. Late arrival or early departure is not permitted due to the nature of the study abroad program. Please do not buy the airline ticket prior to being accepted in the program.
- Textbooks and other class materials - $100
- International student ID card - $27
- Spending money - $500 (extra meals, gifts, etc.).This amount is highly variable depending on your spending habits.
Payment Schedule
A program deposit of $200.00 is due with the application form.
A second payment of $2,000 is due by March 5th, 2010.
A final payment of $1,000 is due by April 2, 2010.
Tuition is paid separately at registration.
Refund Policy
If you are not accepted in the program your $200 deposit will be returned to you.
If the program is canceled your deposit and all other program costs will be returned to you.
If a student withdraws from the program before March 12th, he/she will receive a refund of the program cost, less the $200 deposit.
If a student withdraws from the program between March 15th and April 2nd he/she will receive a refund of 60% of the total program cost, less the $200 deposit. The students will not receive a refund for the expenditures related to the program that have already been made.
If a student withdraws from the program between April 5th and April 19th he/she will receive a refund of 40% of the program cost, less the $200 deposit. The students will not receive a refund for the expenditures related to the program that have already been made.
If a student withdraws from the program between April 20th and the departure date he/she will receive no refund.
Requests for withdrawal from the program must be made in writing to Ana Bolino, International Study Abroad Coordinator. In case of medical emergencies and substantiated and unforeseen circumstances exceptions may be made from the above refund policy.
Important Dates
Applications for the program can be submitted starting November 2nd, 2009
Deadline for applications is February 5th, 2010.
Last day to withdraw from program and receive a full refund (less the deposit) March 12, 2010.
Program orientation dates: April,May - dates to be announced
A complete itinerary and program schedule will be available at the time of the orientation.
Financial Assistance
Due to the fact that you never lose your status as University of Oklahoma student, financial aid and other scholarship funds can be used to pay for tuition. While Price College of Business cannot provide financial advice regarding student loans, for information about scholarships please contact Ana Bolino at 405-325-1851 or abolino@ou.edu.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact:
Ana Bolino
International Program Coordinator
Price College of Business
University of Oklahoma
Price Hall 1065C
405-325-1851
abolino@ou.edu