Honors College Abroad is a Winter Study Abroad Program in Europe
The Honors College is pleased to invite you to attend an international program in Italy from December 29, 2025 to January 9, 2026, prior to the beginning of the spring 2026 semester. Students will live in the Harding villa in Scandicci, Italy and explore Florence while earning three hours of Honors credit.
You'll explore historical, cultural, and intellectual traditions that have shaped Western thought, eat delicious Italian meals and ring in the New Year with new friends. The course description is below. The three-hour course will count as an elective in your major and toward the requirements for graduating from the Honors College. This program is limited to 35 students.
Course Offered: HNRS 4754 - Cerca Trova: Living the Questions (3 hrs): “Cerca Trova,” meaning “Seek, Find” in Italian, serves as both a guiding principle and a metaphor for the journey of discovery inherent in studying abroad. This immersive 10-day course in Italy invites students to explore the intersections of art, architecture, history, land, and humanity while engaging deeply with the timeless questions that define what it means to be human. Through on-site learning experiences and reflective discussions, students will not only seek understanding but also discover that the essence of finding lies in the process of seeking. This course is designed for those who wish to embrace curiosity, expand their perspectives, and connect with the rich cultural and historical heritage of Italy. *This course can help satisfy an Honors College graduation requirement but cannot be used to satisfy a liberal arts requirement.
Course Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Honors College.
Honors College in Florence 2025/2026 brochure
Program Cost: $2,500. Program cost includes flight, local transportation, accommodations, entry to all sites and all meals. In addition to the program cost, you will be charged 3 hours of tuition in the Spring 2026 semester. $500 is due at time of application. The application fee will remain refundable through October 1, 2025. The remaining $2,000 balance may be paid using spring 2026 financial aid.
For more information, contact Dr. Jim Miller at jemiller@harding.edu or Candice Smith at csmith73@harding.edu.
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