“Nothing, above all, is comparable to the
new life that a reflective person experiences when he observes a new
country. Though I am still always myself, I believe I have been changed
to the very marrow of my bones.”
Rome, December 2, 1786
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Italian Journey 1786-1788.
- An idyllic campus, wired to the world, in the heart of ancient Rome
- Academic excursions to Venice, Florence, and Naples/Pompeii/Capri
- Art across the Curriculum - Courses on art for a wide range of majors
- Field seminars (political science, art history) with research in Rome
- A rewarding internship program
- Sharp clusters in Public Affairs (economics, modern history, and politics) and in Ancient Culture and Classics
Trinity College/Rome Campus, established in 1970, offers an outstanding educational opportunity in the heart of one of the world’s great cities, where glorious treasures and haunting ruins of several magnificent civilizations are stage to a vibrant, modern capital. Students enjoy a superb location, excellent teachers, a broad liberal arts curriculum, stimulating fieldwork in Rome, a variety of internship opportunities, the city’s lively cosmopolitan culture, and faculty led academic excursions to Venice, Florence, and Naples/Pompeii/Capri.
In a typical semester, the Rome Campus has approximately 60 participants, drawn from America’s finest colleges. Visiting students have been an essential part of the program since its inception in 1970, with visiting students comprising approximately fifty percent of each group. We welcome students from schools all over the United States. New friendships and personal growth develop through diversity on campus and the adventure of immersion in Rome.
