For the second year in a row, Lasallian Universities Center for Education, in Rome, Italy, has a record enrollment of Lewis University students living and studying in Rome. Twenty-four students from 14 majors and four colleges are participating in the LUCE Rome Program for this year’s spring semester.
Local students participating in this unique experience are Sofia Hunt, who is studying Psychology, and Nathaniel Rector whose field of study is International Relations. Both students are from New Lenox.
The students are studying and experiencing a cultural immersion as they live and study in the Generalate, the motherhouse of the global De La Salle Christian Brothers network headquartered in Rome. Also, the students are enjoying expanded course offerings from the College of Business and the Social Work programs.
Leveraging Rome’s rich historical and cultural landscape, the program includes educational excursions to Florence, Naples, Barcelona, and other significant sites, transforming these cities into dynamic classrooms. The curriculum is designed to enrich students’ academic and personal growth, featuring courses such as Italian Language, Italy Today, and Art Appreciation. These three-credit-hour courses fulfill general education requirements and are taught by local Italian faculty.
LUCE offers full-semester programs for Lasallian students from around the world. Its programs are designed to develop specifically Lasallian international study abroad experiences and to enrich the sense of belonging in the worldwide Lasallian community. Contact Chris Swanson at swansoch@lewisu.edu for more information on the Rome Program at LUCE.