Course Schedule

ITAL 195 – Study Abroad Colloquium for Immersive Italian in Orvieto

Welcome aboard! In this course, you and your Immersive Italian in Orvieto cohort will embark on an exciting journey together to prepare you for your study abroad adventure, where you will not only learn about new cultures but also about yourself. Together, we will explore how culture shapes our values, identities, and behaviors. By the end of this course, you will leave with a toolbox for navigating cultural differences with confidence and curiosity. This course will be a deep dive into key topics like understanding cultural values, managing stereotypes and biases, and building connections with new communities, including your UA study-abroad cohort and the ones you will engage with in Italy. We will use a mix of hands-on activities, virtual-reality experiences, and thought-provoking discussions in our Forum Theater to help you reflect on your own identity and prepare you for the challenges and rewards of living abroad.