Study Abroad — Athens and Venice

Study Abroad — Athens and Venice: Interior Design and Architecture

Connecting the Dots

What do Callicrates and Ictinus, Palladio, and Carlo Scarpa have in common? For one, they are the stars of our Summer 2026 Study Abroad tour. Why? Consider this: one of the best definitions of creativity is the ability to see and make connections between seemingly unrelated things – and that includes people. Like all our trips, this is geared toward enhancing the creativity of interior designers, architects, and all manner of artists and designers. So, from the ancient world to the modern, we’ll uncover not only the connections between these seemingly very different artists, but also how each of these masters embodied this creative principle in their work. We’ll start with a quick stop in Athens to absorb the qualities of Classicism at peak perfection; then hop over to Italy, where, from Venice to the Veneto, we’ll integrate that with two of Italy’s most unique, innovative, and creative architects/designers, who lived and worked centuries apart from each other: Andrea Palladio and Carlo Scarpa. Our journey will take us from the Parthenon to Palladio’s villas, to the Brion Cemetery, and beyond. To find out more, come to one of the information sessions listed below. Hope to see you there!

Information Session Dates:

• Monday, November 17, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., CVA 204
• Wednesday, November 19, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Bingo Night, Student Life Center
• Wednesday, December 17, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., CVA 204

Zoom option for info sessions: brookdalecc.zoom.us/j/96453922314

Course and Trip Dates:

• Term Dates: May 18 – June 30, 2026
• Trip Dates: May 17 – May 26, 2026

Course(s) Offered:

• INTD 295: Special Project (1 Credit)

Program cost does not include tuition and fees.
Program cost does not include international airfares.

To Apply

Complete the Online Application — Athens & Venice

You will need to apply using your Brookdale login. If you are not a current student or alumni, you must first apply to Brookdale as a non-degree visiting student ($25.00 app fee). Your Brookdale ID is generated upon acceptance. Follow instructions to set up your Brookdale network credentials, then you can submit your study abroad application.

Submit the following items:

1. Confirmation Statement and Refund Policy
2. Risk and Liability Form
3. Passport Copy (this can be submitted later, if you do not yet have a passport)

To secure your spot, pay

$500 Non-Refundable Deposit

• Check payable to Brookdale Community College (bring to MAC 114 — Lincroft Campus)
• Call the International Education Center at 732-224-2799 to pay by credit/debit card

For more information email studyabroad@brookdalecc.edu or call 732-224-2799

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