Summer Intensive
Live, study, and connect in a summer that moves beyond traditional study abroad. Earn 3 or 6 credits while engaging directly with local communities, explore social justice issues firsthand, and experience Italian culture in a way that feels authentic and immediate. If you can't fit in a semester of study abroad, our 6-week Summer Intensive might be just for you.
Program | Arrival date | Departure date | Application deadline |
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Summer 2027 | Sat 15-May-2027 | Wed 30-Jun-2027 | Fri 19-Mar-2027 |
What you'll be doing during your summer in Bologna
Engaging.
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Our rigorous academic approach challenges students to apply critical thinking to disciplinary themes and address today’s most important questions about society and the environment.
Connecting.
Meaningful immersion means spending time in our community through research, service learning, and internships, using language skills learned in the classroom to engage more deeply.
Sharing.
Living at The Social Hub Bologna gives students a sense of community in the heart of the city. Shared lounges, kitchens, and courtyards create spaces for studying, hanging out, and meeting fellow residents. Students form friendships over meals, study sessions, and local events, all while feeling connected to the rhythms of Bologna.
Discovering.
Travel goes beyond the typical study abroad experience, combining sustainable, socially-just exploration with academics in both popular and hidden destinations, creating a campus without walls in line with Spring Hill College’s mission to develop global thinkers and collaborators.
Program inclusions
Accommodation
and half board
3 or 6 credits
7 days of social
justice-focused travel
Welcome and
farewell dinners
Supplementary emergency insurance
Engaging cultural activities
Exclusions: Airfare, passport, visa, personal expenses, weekend meals
Sample program schedule by week
1
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Student arrival and housing check-in
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Residence hall tour
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Welcome dinner
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Program orientation
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Travel preparation meetings
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Introductory class sessions
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Orientation travel experience
2
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Regular class schedule begins
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Course meetings and academic activities
3
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Regular class schedule continues
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On-site course visit or lab experience, if applicable
4
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Regular class schedule continues
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Program travel preparation meeting
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Course-related site visit or tour, if applicable
5
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Regular class schedule continues
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Final program travel experience
6
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Final exams
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Final papers due
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Room checks
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Program Coordinator appointments
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Residence hall closing