College of Information Science students in Orvieto, Italy, for summer study abroad. Photo by Michael McKisson.
Join the College of Information Science (InfoSci) in Orvieto, Italy this summer!
May 18 - June 24, 2025
Join InfoSci Associate Professor of Practice Diana Daly for five weeks this summer in historic Orvieto while taking field trips to Rome and other Italian cities. You don't need to be a College of Information Science student to participate in this dynamic study abroad experience—courses are open to all students.
When you join the College of Information Science, you'll take two popular classes while exploring the region:
Visual Content Creation for the Information Age is a dynamic course designed to equip students with the necessary skills to create, share and critically evaluate visual content across media, from AI to VR and everything in between. Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on projects and exercises, to apply the concepts learned. Students will gain exposure to real-world examples of successful visual content campaigns and explore contemporary trends and advancements in the field, including artificial intelligence and mixed reality. By the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of how visual artists make meaning through their work using visual content creation principles and techniques.
This course lays a foundation for understanding how stories shape communities, identities and memories while immersing students in the Italian culture and international travel. Students will be required to call on their own intellectual, emotional and imaginative processes to develop their own skills in digital storytelling, interviewing, oral history collection and use of relevant digital storytelling tools to tell the stories of their time in Italy.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Need funding to assist with your study abroad experience? The College of Information Science and University of Arizona offer a limited number of scholarships:
2025 Arizona in Orvieto Awards Offered by the College of Information Science
1. General Arizona in Orvieto Award:
Awards of up to $500 are available for any University of Arizona student enrolled in ESOC 200 or ESOC 300 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. Priority will be given to majors or minors in the College of Information Science, but all U of A students (with any major/minor) can apply. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received.
2. Arizona in Orvieto Award for Majors in College of Information Science:
Additional monetary awards up to $1,000 are available for InfoSci majors who are enrolled in ESOC 200 and/or ESOC 300 through the Arizona in Orvieto, Italy Study Abroad Program. The number and amounts of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applications received. Majors in the department will be considered for both the General Award and the Majors Award.
Arizona in Orvieto award applications are due March 3, 2025.
How to Apply
Submit the following information through the scholarship form linked below.
- In 500 words or less, provide a detailed statement about your interests in studying abroad, including:
- Why do you want to pursue this particular study abroad program?
- What interests you about the courses in ESOC 200 or ESOC 300
- What strengths and qualifications do you have that will help you make the most of this study abroad opportunity?
- How would a scholarship help you with your study abroad goals?
- The application requires a letter of recommendation from a University of Arizona faculty member. The letter of recommendation can be attached to the form.
- Finally, applicants must attach a University of Arizona transcript. It is fine to send an unofficial transcript.
Apply for Study Abroad Scholarship
Once you prepare one good letter of application for a Study Abroad scholarship, you can repurpose that letter to apply for multiple scholarships. U of A students are encouraged to take advantage of the free services offered by writing specialists at WSIP to help craft a strong letter of application. Help with writing personal statements is one of the many free services WISP offers for UA students. Students are welcome to visit WSIP.Arizona.edu or email writingskills@arizona.edu to schedule an appointment.
Additional Study Abroad Funding
University of Arizona Study Abroad Office - Scholarships and Financial Aid:Please contact the Study Abroad office to discuss additional funding opportunities to make your study abroad dreams a reality!More Information.
Study abroad opens the doors to an entire world of new experiences, and when you join the College of Information Science, you'll combine the best of history, culture and technology as you learn how to become an innovative digital storyteller.
Summer Study Abroad in Orvieto Proves Transformative for Students
This past summer, a group of U of A students embarked on a life-changing study abroad experience in the heart of historic Italy. Hosted by the College of Information Science, the five-week program took place in the enchanting hilltop town of Orvieto, where students explored not only the digital world but also the rich cultural tapestry of Italy.
Program Facts
Program Type: University of Arizona faculty-led
Credit Type: U of A direct credit
Level of Study: Undergraduate
GPA: 2.5
Class Eligibility: First-year students who will be sophomores after the spring semester and sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students are eligible
Language of Instruction: English
Program Open To: University of Arizona and non-U of A students
College of Information Science Faculty Lead: Associate Professor of Practice Diana Daly
