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| The Pantheon Institute at a Glance |
 As a study abroad or faculty advisor, you probably bear daily witness to the myriad of brochures, websites, and promotional material available for study abroad programs today. Opportunities for international study are increasingly numerous, and American students' peaked interest in going abroad is a phenomenon to be heralded. But sifting through all the data is tedious at best, utterly overwhelming at worst. To aid you in your quest to match students with challenging, innovative study abroad programs, we've highlighted the essential areas of the Pantheon Institute's program below for your review. We hope this page will provide you with the basics and answer any preliminary questions you may have about the Institute.
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• Accreditation and Recognition
The Pantheon Institute is recognized by the Ministry of Education in Italy and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through its partnership with Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut.
The Pantheon Institute is an approved program for the University of Mississippi, St. Bonaventure University, Center for International Studies, Academic Studies Abroad, AbroadCO among others.
• Curriculum and Quality of Courses
We are extremely proud of our consistent course quality. And most importantly, we provide an updated Course Syllabi Book so that you can review our academic program in detail. Contact us for download information.
• Faculty Credentials
The Pantheon Institute boasts a highly-qualified faculty of exceptional scholars who are passionately dedicated to teaching, providing courses of substantive content and quality. Our Faculty CV Book documents the credentials of instructors at the Center and is available for review. Contact us for download information.
• Admission Standards
Admission into the Pantheon Institute program is selective. We require:
- Students who are matriculated at an accredited college or university
- Sophomore or higher status
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- A letter of recommendation from a previous professor
- A personal essay
Our honors courses accept only students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and a special letter of recommendation.
• Constituency
Students at the Pantheon Institute define themselves by outstanding academic performance and an exceptional desire to be challenged, explore new paths, and delve into their surroundings. They hail from schools all over the country and from a variety of different disciplines. What they have in common is a passion to immerse themselves in Italian culture and delve passionately into the beauty and history of Rome.
• Size and Location
Each semester, the Pantheon Institute hosts between 25 and 75 students. We consider our size one of our best assets; because the Institute is small, students receive an unparalleled level of personal attention, but there are still plenty of activities and opportunities for cultural immersion and learning.
The Institute's location in Rome is one of its biggest boons: a stone's throw from the Institute's Center, students study in the historic heart of the city. The entirety of Rome is at their fingertips, and they are encouraged to explore it fully. For more information on the benefits of our unique location in Rome, visit our Student Life in Rome page.
• Student Services and Health and Safety
The Institute maintains an average 1:12 staff to student ratio and offers incomparable attention to students' needs. With our 24-hour emergency hotline, there is always someone available if a situation arises. At the Pantheon Institute, we are resolutely committed to the welfare of our students, and we've developed comprehensive health, safety, and emergency policies and procedures to ensure our students' well-being at all times.
• Immersion Opportunities
The Pantheon Institute hosts a variety of events to give students the opportunity to mingle with one another and sample the diverse delights of Italian life and culture. Activities include gelato nights, cooking classes, pizza nights, wine tastings, soccer matches, nights at the opera. As frequently as possible, the Center staff works alongside other universities and venues in greater Rome to offer additional cultural opportunities for its students.
• Experience
The Pantheon Institute was started by the founders of the La Magia Institute, Accademia Adrianea (both in Rome), and the Umbra Institute in Perugia, all with years of experience in providing safe and rewarding study abroad programs in Italy.
• Affordability
The Pantheon Institute is priced approximately at or below the average cost for study abroad programs in Italy. Given the multiplicity of covetable features that define our program, that makes the Center not only affordable, but of exceptional value as well. For details, see our Tuition and Fees. |
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about the Pantheon Institute. Please don't hesitate to contact us at info@pantheon-institute.com with any questions. We hope we can work with you to ensure a once-in-a-lifetime study abroad experience for your students!
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