A study abroad in Rome puts you in the heart of Italy, at the seat of the current government, the largest city in the European Union, and the home of the largest, longest standing empires in recorded human history. A study abroad in Rome places you at one of history's favorite crossroads.
Known as "La Città Eterna" or "The Eternal City," Rome has stood since at least BC 8th Century. As one of the few ancient cities not to be destroyed during the Second World War, large tracts of ancient buildings and sites are still accessible to you.
The most notable of these attractions is the Colosseum, which was completed in 80 AD, was the largest amphitheater ever built by the Roman Empire. Like all of the remnants of the ancient world that dot Rome, the Coliseum makes you keenly aware of the span of time that has passed since the rule of the Empire of Rome.
Today only the idea of how grand this structure used to be remains. Over the centuries, earthquakes have crumbled large portions of the walls. The floor of the stadium has long since been destroyed, giving full view of the walls of the basement. This is where animals and gladiators were kept before their performance, and riggings for trap doors were run to send either animal or gladiator onstage.
While all of this is now available for view by tourists, now this grand amphitheater largely serves as the home for thousands of Rome’s stray cats.
Rome is the perfect destination for a study abroad for the engineer, with courses in computer science, architecture and mathematics. It is also an ideal choice for students of business, law, and the arts. There are several study abroad programs available in each discipline, and coursework here will count towards your graduation.
Look into taking an international study abroad in Rome with CEA today. There will never be a better time in your life to see the world.
