If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Global Problems, Global Solutions: Problem Solving Across Borders in Italy
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Padova, Venice, Italy
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| Course # |
SA 11003
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| Duration |
Spring Break
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| To Be Announced |
| Current Program Dates |
| Spring Break 2025 |
03/15/25 to
03/23/25 |
| Past Dates |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed
Program Description
Designing and implementing solutions to major global challenges requires interdisciplinary thinking, collaboration skills, and intercultural competencies. These are all put into practice in the “Solutions Lab Global” class in which Purdue students work virtually with students at the University of Padova in Italy to develop solutions to a global problem. This Spring Break study abroad program flows from this course, enriching the virtual experience with a visit to Padova. Participants will learn about student life in Italy, interact with Italian peers, visit sights in Padova, explore the local region, and be immersed in Italian culture through dormitory stays and program activities. The program concludes with a visit to nearby Venice, one of the world’s most unique cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Note: Priority for enrollment in this program will be given to honors students enrolled in Solutions Lab Global: Italy (HONR 22200) during the Spring 2025 semester, as the collaborative intercultural exchange is the core of the Solutions Lab Global experience. No applications to the Spring Break program will be processed until those in the class have been offered a space in the program. Students who have firmly decided to study abroad over spring break should continue to look at other options, as the HONR 22200 class generally fills this program.
Academic Credit
2 HONR credits. (With 2 HONR credits from the Spring 2025 Solutions Lab Global class, this becomes a 4-credit experience in total.)
Eligibility
Honors students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Honors students wishing to participate in this program should enroll in the Spring 2025 full-semester course "Solutions Lab Global: Italy" (HONR 22200).
All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Estimated program cost: $790
- Includes: program fee; accommodations; daily breakfasts; day trips, entrances, and other course activities; airport transfers; ground transportation; and international medical insurance.
- Does not include: airfare and some meals.
The estimated cost of this program has been reduced through generous support from the John Martinson Honors College.
Global Leaps Scholarship
Participants who are US citizens or permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply for the Global Leaps Scholarship through the MyStudyAbroad system. Global Leaps awards are based on total family income and require having a FAFSA on file. For this Spring Break program, participants are eligible for the following amounts of scholarship funding, which can be applied to the program fee billed by Purdue but also expenses like airfare.
- Total family income of $75,000 or less: $1000 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $75,001 to $100,000: $700 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $100,001 to $125,000: $500 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $125,001 to $150,000: $200 applied to the program cost
- Total family income of $150,001 or greater: Ineligible
For complete details on eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines, please visit https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/aid/details.cfm?scholarid=228. Additional financial aid information can be found below!
Please do NOT make any financial commitments toward the program (such as purchasing airfare) until instructed by the program leader.
Experiential Education Scholarship
The Office of Experiential Education has financial support available for students participating in experiential education opportunities. Funds can be used for educational expenses incurred while participating in experiential education. Student must be participating in an experiential education opportunity offered by Purdue University. All funds will be applied through the Financial Aid system.
Eligibility
- Must be a Purdue West Lafayette or Indianapolis undergraduate or PharmD degree-seeking student
- In good academic standing
- Enrolled full-time or part-time for Purdue courses for the term in which the scholarship is received
- Meet financial aid citizenship requirements
Application Deadline
The guaranteed way to join this program is to register for "Solutions Lab Global: Italy" (HONR 22200) for Spring 2025. Note that registration for HONR 22200 takes place through regular course registration procedures for the Spring 2025 semester, not through the study abroad application system.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
