Revelle in Rome
Rome, Italy
Why you should go
When touring Rome in 1786, German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote, “I have finally arrived in this Capital of the World! I now see all the dreams of my youth coming to life.” For more than two thousand years, Rome has been a place of wonder and self-discovery. Its layers of history and its rich intellectual traditions in the arts and letters make it an ideal setting not only to study the humanities but to live them. Today, with a population of nearly three million, Rome is one of Europe’s largest cities and a place where tradition and modernity meld into a dynamic cultural experience.
Courses
- HUM 3GS: Renaissance, Reformation, and Early Modern Europe (draft PDF)
- HIEU 124GS: The City in Italy (draft PDF)
Faculty Leader
Kristina Markmankmarkman@ucsd.edu
Kristina Markman is Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Director of the Humanities Program at Revelle College, UC San Diego. She holds a Ph.D. in Medieval History from UCLA.
As a member of the Humanities Program, Dr. Markman’s mission is to empower students to become productive and engaged community members by reflecting on the human experience and considering key issues that have shaped today’s world from a variety of perspectives—history, philosophy, religion, literature, and art. She received the Revelle College Outstanding Teaching Award in Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences in 2021 and the UC San Diego Distinguished Teaching Award in 2024.
As an undergraduate student at UC San Diego, Dr. Markman studied abroad in Rome for a semester. She looks forward to sharing her insights on the city and its dynamic culture with the next generation of students.
Who should go
Revelle College students can fulfill two Humanities requirements through this program: HUM 3 and HUM 4 or HUM 5. HIEU 124GS fulfills the HUM 4 or HUM 5 requirement.
Information Sessions
- General (choose one):
- Tuesday, Sept. 30, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Zoom)
- Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30-4:30 pm (in-person)
- Program-specific: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 12:00 -1:00 pm
- Register here for the live Zoom link, and/or to get the post-session recording.
Dates
| Departure from U.S.: | Sat., June 27, 2026 |
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| Arrival: | Sun., June 28, 2026 |
| Mandatory Orientation: | Mon., June 29, 2026 |
| First Day of Class: | Tues., June 30, 2026 |
| Last Day of Class: | Fri., July 31, 2026 |
| Departure for the U.S. (or personal travel): |
Sat., August 1, 2026 |
Flight Information
- You will be responsible for purchasing your own airplane tickets, and your program coordinator will provide guidelines and resources during the pre-departure process to help you find an appropriate flight.
- Do not purchase plane tickets until the program is confirmed. All approved applicants will be notified by e-mail when the program has reached minimum enrollment.
Global Seminar Fees
All fees subject to change. See https://summersession.ucsd.edu/tuition/tuition.html for current tuition and campus-based fees.
| UCSD | Other UC | Non-UC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Cost: (includes $500 administrative fee) |
$TBA | $TBA | $TBA |
| Estimated Tuition and Campus-Based Fees: |
$2,520.49 | $2570.49 | $3,580.49 |
| Total: (not including airfare or personal expenses) |
$TBA | $TBA | $TBA |
Budget Sheet
- Coming soon
Funding Options
See the funding options page to learn how financial aid and scholarships can help you pay for this program.
Local Site Visits
- Guided tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Museums at Palazzo Massimo and the Baths of Diocletian
- Guided tour of Centro Storico (historical city center), including the Pantheon
- Historical and urban culture tour of Trastevere and introduction to medieval Rome
- Guided food tour of Eataly and dinner in Trastevere
- Tour of San Callisto with bus transport and lunch
- Classical concert in St. Paul’s Outside the Walls
- Vatican Museums and tour of S. Peter’s Basilica
- Tour Keats-Shelley House and vening in Villa Borghese
- Tour of Galleria Borghese
- Tomb of Julius II in S. Pietro in Vincoli
- Opera attendance at the Baths of Caracalla
- Walking tour of churches in Roma Centro
- Guided museum visit: Galleria Doria Pamphilj
- Film night: To Rome with Love
Full-Day Excursion
- Villa Adriana
- Villa d’Este
- Includes bus transportation and lunch
Excursions are subject to change without prior notice. No refunds are possible.
Housing
- Students will be housed in apartments with shared rooms.
- Student accommodations are conveniently located in neighborhoods surrounding the AUR and the ISA Rome office; predominantly in the Trastevere, Monteverde, or Gianicolense district of Rome. All apartments are either within a quick walking distance to the American University of Rome or are conveniently located near public transit routes relative to the university.
- Each apartment contains a fully-equipped kitchen or kitchenette and a shared bathroom.
- There will be WIFI in the apartments.
- Housing arrangements are subject to change based on local circumstances without prior notice. No price adjustments are possible.
Included Meals
- Welcome dinner upon arrival
- Farewell dinner at end of program
- Three group lunches and a food tour during excursions
- Gelato outing
Classroom and Computer Access
- Classroom space at the American University of Rome (AUR) campus
- There is a computer lab and library available but also plan to bring a laptop.
- Wireless access may be intermittent due to local conditions. No refunds or price adjustments are possible.
Transportation
- Transportation by private bus to and from the Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the student housing is included in the program for all students who arrive within the designated pick-up window on the official arrival day.
- A local transportation pass for City will be provided for each student.
- Transportation for all out of town excursions
Phones
- Information about how to obtain a local SIM card will be provided at the pre-departure orientation.
- Students will be responsible to purchase their own calling time/minutes.
Insurance, Health, and Safety
- Comprehensive insurance package with Company
- An in-depth orientation will be given on the morning after arrival, including health and safety procedures.
- Program partner staff will be available by telephone after hours.
- All students will be registered for UC travel insurance This is free coverage, but registration is required prior to departure.
