SIGNATURE PROGRAM:
Saint Anselm in Tuscania, Italy
Be a Change maker in Italy
Spring Semester 2027
Program Dates: January 25 – May 15, 2027
Location: Tuscania, Italy
Eligibility: Open to rising sophomores and juniors
Faculty-in-Residence: Dr. Andrew Haringer
Info Sessions:
- Wednesday, March 25 at 5:00 pm in the Dana Center, Dana 1D
- Thursday, April 9 at 5:00 pm in the Dana Center, Dana 1D
Early Application Deadline: May 15 ($75 deposit)
Standard Application Deadline: September 15 ($150 deposit)
Program Description
This exceptional Anselmian semester program allows you to experience authentic Italy at its best in Tuscania, located in the heart of Italy in the Lazio Region.
While studying in the academic facilities inside the medieval city walls, you will take Saint Anselm courses which count towards completing your degree. Take WRIT, AEST, HIST, THER, CATH GLOB, CITZ, as well as electives!
Students may engage in community involvement, as well as take advantage of independent travel opportunities, while gaining personal and career-oriented skills throughout their entire abroad experience.
Program Details
The program cost is the same as a semester on the college’s Manchester campus and includes tuition, housing, excursions, medical travel insurance, and emergency support.
Application Information
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- Minimum GPA: 2.0
- Open to rising sophomores and juniors
- No language requirement
- Withdrawal date for possible refund: Oct. 10, 2026
Program Inclusions
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- Student visa processing
- Orientation upon arrival
- Health Insurance
- Housing and accommodations
- Internet access
- Select meals
- Activities, day trips, and excursions
- Community Engaged Learning
- On-site API staff support
Not Included:
- Airfare to/from USA
- Passport fees
- Majority of meals
- Personal expenses (phone, luggage fees, souvenirs, etc.)
Course Details & Academics
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Faculty In-Residence 2027:
- Dr. Andrew Haringer
Coursework:
- Courses are for Saint Anselm College credit through The Italian International Institute Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM).
- Courses taught by both Saint Anselm and LdM faculty.
- Students will not need to transfer credits upon return.
- Students will register full time, which will include the program mission course: Passaggi.
- All courses fulfill a variety of core requirements and electives.
- Students will have access to library and web resources at both Saint Anselm College and LdM.
- Students may provide documented disability paperwork and will have academic support, as required.
Passaggi: Mission Course:
- This course provides an overview of Italy’s culture and includes guided tours and field trips.
- The faculty-in-residence will teach the mission course and a second course in their field of expertise.
- The mission course will take participants to Rome, Montecassino, Subiaco, and other notable locations around Italy.
Semester Highlights
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- Weeklong Orientation
- Cooking Classes
- Language Exchanges
- Cultural Exchanges with local students
- Community Involvement
- Select homestays
- Day trips to historic locations such as Tarquinia, Orvieto, Assisi, Tivoli, and Bomarzo/Orte
- Overnight excursions to Rome, Florence, and Montecassino
- Complimentary Rome airport shuttle on select weekends
Please note: Activities, Day Trips, and Excursions are subject to change depending on availability, weather, and other factors.
Community Engagement
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Students will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact through meaningful service projects, community engagement, and mission based activities.
Housing and Meals
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Housing:
- Group accommodation will be in either shared double apartments or with a local homestay.
- Please note: homestay accommodations are limited.
- Bedding, linens, towels, WiFi and utilities included in all housing options.
Included Meals:
- Group welcome meal.
- Group farewell meal.
Travel, Transport, and Documents
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Documents:
- All students must have a valid passport to travel to Italy.
- Passport must be in-hand by Sept. 15, 2026.
- All students will be required to obtain a student visa (processing fees included) using API’s batch service.
Travel & Transportation:
- Group airport pick-up in Rome, with transportation to Tuscania.
- Group airport return in Rome.
- Ground transportation on all program activities, as necessary.
Not Included:
- International airfare to and from the United States.
- Passport application fees.
- Luggage fees.
Wellness, Health, and Safety
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- Saint Anselm partners with UWILL, a free online mental health telehealth platform, where students can speak with a mental health counselor. Students are encouraged to make an account with UWILL before departure.
- This program will have an API onsite Resident Director who lives full-time in Tuscania.
- Every API Resident Director is thoroughly trained in emergency response and receives ongoing training and support.
- API Resident Director will serve as an emergency contact available 24/7.
- International health insurance included.
- Onsite cultural, health, and safety orientations upon arrival.
Faculty-in-Residence
Spring Semester 2027
Dr. Andrew Haringer, Associate Professor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 603-222-4050
Department: Fine Arts
Background
Since 2018 I have taught music history, theory, and piano in St. A’s Fine Arts Department. I am a passionate advocate of study abroad programs since I know firsthand their power to change lives. In my junior year I studied both music and history in London, experiences that led me to pursue doctoral studies in Historical Musicology. While in graduate school, I spent a summer conducting research in Paris, Weimar, and Budapest, and before joining the St. A’s faculty I spent two years studying piano in Pécs, Hungary. In the 2025-2026 academic year, I taught music history courses at Charles University in Prague and the University of Vienna. A semester abroad, then, was the beginning of a lifelong journey of discovery.
My goal is to foster similar trajectories for St. A’s students. To that end, I led two global seminars to Vienna in 2022 and 2025, and have been gratified to see students return on their own to Europe, both for travel and postgraduate studies. If just 1-2 weeks in Europe made such an impact, imagine the benefits of an entire semester in Tuscania! I am excited to share my love of European culture, and Italian culture in particular, with you all.
Education
Be Anselmian in Italy
Students will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact through meaningful community engagement and mission based activities.
Mission Based Activities & Excursions
Students will participate in community engaged learning to serve and become immersed within their adopted community. Students will be able to bring their Anselmian values and skills beyond the classroom and into their study abroad experience.
Meaningful Service Opportunities
Below is a sample list of opportunities that may be offered. These opportunities are subject to change:
- Cultural exchange in local schools: Students will present and share during middle and high school classes.
- Ecological Conservation: Working alongside a local nature and wildlife association, students will take care of public green areas. Once the area that needs to be fixed has been identified, they proceed with cleanings, gardening, planting flowers and seedlings.
- Cat Colonies: Working with the local community organization to feed and care for town cats.
- Local Parish Activities: Serving within the local parish to set up and prepare for events and festivals
- Youth Sports: Enjoy playing alongside local students in community-based sports activities
- Community theater activities and performances
Local Catholic Churches
The following churches are located near the student residences for anyone who wishes to worship abroad:
- Our Lady of Lourdes, Via 6 February 1971
- Church of Santa Maria della Rosa, Via XII Settembre
- Cathedral of S. Giacomo, Piazza Bastianini
About Tuscania
- Located in the province of Viterbo in the Lazio Region of Italy (adjacent to the region of Tuscany)
- Conveniently situated between Rome and Florence
- Population approximately 8,500
- Home to ancient Etruscan ruins and some of Italy’s most beautiful churches, including the famous Church of Saint Peter (San Pietro)
- Exceptional opportunities for archaeological learning, photography and the arts, cultural immersion, and outdoor activities
- Only 20 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea
- Exceptional views of the iconic Italian countryside
Let’s Get You Abroad!
To begin your journey to Tuscania, please complete this online form to be connected with an advisor and to learn about your next steps!
Apply Online
Once you are ready to apply, visit our Global Programs Portal to submit an online application.
Connect with Your School
For more information on studying abroad in general, contact Emily Hotchkiss, Director of Study Abroad, at [email protected].
Why API
API offers best-in-class programming, with student well-being a high priority.
Our mission is to create better global citizens through international experiential learning. API programs are developed to be transformative, career-boosting experiences that include:
- Community involvement through optional volunteer programs with API Gives Back
- Cultural awareness through relevant coursework and time spent in multicultural student groups
- High-touch student support throughout the program
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Ph.D., Historical Musicology, Columbia University
M.A., Piano Performance, University of Pécs, Hungary
B.A., History and Music, Dartmouth College