Budget Sheet for Verona, Italy – 2025 Fall

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Item	Cost (EUR)	Cost (USD)
Program and Housing Fees
Program fee More Information Program fee		10,980
Housing - Paid abroad - not included in program fee Housing - Paid abroad - not included in program fee Rent is paid onsite in EUR either in one lump sum at the beginning of the semester, or in installments throughout the semester. These are four options students have used in the past: 1. Pay directly to the landlord in EUR. 2. Make a wire transfer from your home bank (in the US or elsewhere) to the Italian bank of the landlord (there may be additional fees for a wire transfer depending on your bank). 3. Open a personal low-cost bank account in Italy, and make a local wire transfer to the landlord’s bank account. 4. Go directly to the landlord’s bank to make a deposit for the rent payment. This option has a commission fee of approximately 10 EUR. More Information
Residence Adige- Two Bedroom Apartment (two double rooms)	to	to
Residence Adige- One Bedroom Apartment (one double room)	to	to
Residence Adige - Studio Apartment (single occupant)	to	to
Residence Adige - Studio Apartment (two occupants)	to	to
Total for Program and Housing Fees: $
Additional Housing and Meals
Housing deposit (refundable)		450
Meals This amount is based on typical eating habits for students at this program location. Budget accordingly for your spending habits and lifestyle. Meals	to	to
Utilities (not included in rent) - paid abroad	to	to
Total for Additional Housing and Meals: $
Optional Courses and Tours
Lake Como & Lugano (Switzerland) Tour Includes transportation, lodging, city tour, boat trip and one group lunch. More Information Lake Como & Lugano (Switzerland) Tour		400
Food and Wine Business Field Study More Information Food and Wine Business Field Study		350
Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients) More Information Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)		328
Internship placement fee (3+ credits) More Information Internship placement fee (3+ credits)		985
Total for Optional Courses and Tours: $
Other Estimated Expenses
Airfare (group flight or individual) - not included in program fee Airfare prices will vary greatly, depending on date of purchase, departing location, and whether or not you choose a refundable or non-refundable ticket, among other factors. This estimated range includes an estimate of the group flight fare when and where available. You will receive more detailed information regarding the availability of a group flight via your student account. Airfare (group flight or individual) - not included in program fee		to
Personal expenses This amount will vary depending on your personal spending habits and only addresses expenses related to daily living in your program city, not supplemental travel costs. Personal expenses	to	to
Textbooks and class supplies	to	to
Local transportation (student bus pass) This amount is an estimate of your day-to-day transportation expenses in your program city such as commuting to campus and is often based on, for example, a monthly public transportation pass. Local transportation (student bus pass)	to	to
Transportation to/from program site This amount is an estimate of your transportation costs between the airport and program site. You’ll get more detailed and up-to-date information and instructions via your student account. Transportation to/from program site	to	to
Required Visa Related Expenses: (Including: shipping/mailing costs, passport photos, notarization, apostilled, translations, priority services) A visa is official permission to stay in a country; it is sometimes called a “residence permit” or similar. This amount is the estimated fee for the visa itself; travel to the consulate may also be required and is not included in the amount. You will receive more detailed and up-to-date information and instructions via your student account. More Information Required Visa Related Expenses: (Including: shipping/mailing costs, passport photos, notarization, apostilled, translations, priority services)		to
Italian Student Visa Application Fee More Information Italian Student Visa Application Fee
Additional Visa Related Expenses: (Including: Travel to the consulate – depending on consulate jurisdiction and student’s physical location) More Information Additional Visa Related Expenses: (Including: Travel to the consulate – depending on consulate jurisdiction and student’s physical location)		to
Travel Insurance Price range not guaranteed and may vary based on your individual needs. This insurance is a recommendation, not a requirement. For more information on travel insurance, consult your Insurance Information document on your Gateway account. Travel Insurance		to
Total for Other Estimated Expenses: $
Estimated Expenses Before Scholarships and Savings: $

Scholarships and Savings
Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts More Information Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts
Total for Scholarships and Savings: $
Estimated Expenses After Scholarships and Savings: $

This budget sheet is for cost estimation only. Some costs are estimates and all costs are subject to change. Choices made here are only for the purpose of budgeting; you will formally select or register for housing, courses, and other options via your Student Gateway account.

Exchange rate used is 1 USD = 0.955302 EUR Sunday, November 24, 2024. Be aware that rates fluctuate daily, actual rates may differ and include transaction fees. Items displayed with abroad currencies are generally paid abroad.

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Budget Sheet

Verona, Italy

Program fee

Housing - Paid abroad - not included in program fee

Meals

Lake Como & Lugano (Switzerland) Tour

Food and Wine Business Field Study

Italian Cuisine course fee (for materials and ingredients)

Internship placement fee (3+ credits)

Airfare (group flight or individual) - not included in program fee

Personal expenses

Local transportation (student bus pass)

Transportation to/from program site

Required Visa Related Expenses: (Including: shipping/mailing costs, passport photos, notarization, apostilled, translations, priority services)

Italian Student Visa Application Fee

Additional Visa Related Expenses: (Including: Travel to the consulate – depending on consulate jurisdiction and student’s physical location)

Travel Insurance

Scholarships, financial aid, or other savings and discounts