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John Felice Rome Center

Explore Your Calling

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Experience what thousands of Rome Center alumni have already come to know: Here at the JFRC, the world is our classroom. Engaged Learning Opportunities

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Faculty profile

In and outside of the classroom

Nadia Cristiani immerses students in Italian culture through language studies and uses the Ignatian model of pedagogy to deepen their experiences as young professionals.

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From Loyola Today

A world-class education

Loyola Today features the transformative experience of students at the Rome Center in becoming global citizens. The results of using the Eternal City as a classroom are powerful.

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Flaminio Di Biagi, Associate Professor at the Rome Center
Faculty Profile

The power of global exposure

Associate Professor Flaminio Di Biagi discusses the impact of the Rome Center, where students broaden their perspectives with travel and immersion to a new culture.

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By the numbers

60

years of expanding students’ world views

23,000

alumni and global citizens

5

acre campus on Rome’s highest hill
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Loyola Students

As a Loyola Chicago student, you're invited to apply to spend a summer, semester, or entire academic year at the JFRC.

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At Home in Rome

While you study abroad in Rome at the John Felice Rome Center, we want you to feel right at home. We'll provide all the support you'll need to ensure a smooth transition to living in Italy. 

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