WHY WE PARTNER WITH LDM-ROME:

LdM-Rome is a great blend of big city, small school and cultural
immersion. The mission of this school is to give students quality academic experiences that will open their minds to new ways of thinking through their exposure to the city.

HISTORY:

Founded in 1973 in Florence, LdM has long been recognized as a top academic institution in Italy. In the mid 2000s, LdM expanded its locations, and with that, the Rome campus was born.

EXPERIENCE:

The program is enhanced with extra-curricular activities around the city of Rome.

Courses have the following % breakdown:

Get the most out of Rome with Athena’s cultural activities! From the time you arrive and have a welcome lunch, to your farewell dinner, you will have every opportunity to sink your teeth into everything Rome offers. Here’s an example of activities throughout your semester:

• Traditional Italian folk dancing
• Tour of famous film studios
• Wine Tasting
• Musical events
• Lake Bracciano and the Odescalchi Castle
• Italian movie night
• Abruzzo National Park

• The program package includes housing in double-occupancy rooms in a shared apartment; single rooms and homestay options are available upon request for an additional fee (limited availability and cannot be guaranteed).
• Apartments are fully furnished & equipped, complete with a living area, 2 to 3 bedrooms, bathroom & kitchen. On average there is 1 bathroom for every 4 students.
• All of the apartments are easily accessible to the Metropolitana and other local public transportation. Apartments are no more than 15-30 minutes via walking or public transportation from the school.

What’s Rome Like?

Have you ever been amazed, inspired and awed by something so much you thought your head might explode? It’s sort of like that. Yes, Rome has the history. The Colosseum, the Forum, the Vatican. But it’s not a museum, it’s living. The bustling city embraces these large monuments of history, and doesn’t tear them down. It’s everyday life in Rome to live amongst the history most can only read about in books.

While you wander through the open-air markets and outdoor cafés of the city’s wealth of piazzas, it becomes evident that Rome continues to make history, and you have the privilege to be part of it! Study abroad in Rome and you will observe, and become part of, its colorful mosaic of people, cultures, and nations.

• LONG SUMMERS: Generally, summer lasts about 6 months, from May to October. In July and August, the weather is hot and humid with little rainfall.

• MILD WINTERS: The average high temperature in January is about (55.2°F), but in hot periods it can be higher, while subzero lows are not uncommon. Snowfalls can occur in December, January and February. Between 1986 and 2010 snow fell four times, without significant traces on the ground.

• WARMEST MONTH: The warmest month is July, with an average temperature range 64–87 °F.

• COLDEST MONTH: The coldest month is January, with an average temperature range of 37–54 °F.

After you click the apply button, you’ll be prompted to create an account and have access to your online account.  The simple layout provides you with an easy way to track and complete your application.

We have partnered with STA Travel, an incredible student-focused travel agency.  The good people there will be able to help all Athena students arrange flights overseas.