{"id":1396,"date":"2020-09-09T19:51:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T19:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/?page_id=1396"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:20:30","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/studyaway\/rome\/overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Located on Rome\u2019s historic Aventine Hill, the Trinity\u00a0College\u00a0Rome Campus offers students an exceptional academic experience at the intersection of ancient and contemporary Rome. Since 1970, the campus has served as Trinity\u2019s home in Europe, providing a distinctive environment where students engage directly with the history, culture, politics, and contemporary life of one of the world\u2019s most influential cities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surrounded by historic churches, monasteries, gardens, and sweeping views of the city, the campus combines the intimacy of a close-knit academic community with the opportunities of a global capital. From this setting, students have unparalleled access to Rome as a living classroom, where centuries of history coexist with a dynamic modern society.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students\u00a0benefit\u00a0from small classes, dedicated faculty,\u00a0a\u00a0rigorous\u00a0liberal arts curriculum, and a wide range of internship opportunities that connect academic study with professional experience. Courses are enriched through site visits, fieldwork, guest speakers, and academic excursions throughout Italy, allowing students to explore ideas beyond the traditional classroom. Rome\u2019s role as a center of culture, government, business, and international organizations creates unique opportunities for intellectual, professional, and personal growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Program Snapshot<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Academic\u00a0excursions throughout Rome and Italy that bring course themes to life through direct engagement with places, cultures, and communities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An interdisciplinary curriculum spanning the humanities and social sciences, including art history, classics, visual arts, Italian language and culture, political science, and history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place-based, immersive learning that uses\u00a0Rome itself\u00a0as a classroom, connecting academic inquiry with lived experience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A dynamic internship program that enables students to gain professional experience while engaging meaningfully with local organizations and the broader Roman community.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Small classes and close faculty mentorship that encourage intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A vibrant international community where students develop intercultural fluency, global awareness, and lifelong connections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located on Rome\u2019s historic Aventine Hill, the Trinity\u00a0College\u00a0Rome Campus offers students an exceptional academic experience at the intersection of ancient and contemporary Rome. 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