Join World Endeavors for a semester, summer, or full academic year studying in Florence, Italy in the heart of Tuscany. This region represents the cradle of the Italian language and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Its distinguished heritage and present-day cultural vitality make Tuscany an ideal place for students who have a desire to come into direct contact with Italian life and culture, both past and present. Students earn US academic credit while studying Italian language, culture, history, art, business, and a variety of other subjects in one of Italy's most dynamic cultural regions.
Eligibility:
Students must be at least 18 years old, in good academic standing, and have been previously enrolled at a college or university.
Pre-Departure Information: Before students embark, they will be provided a pre-departure handbook that includes important details about their semester abroad. In addition, students may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.
Orientation:
After arriving in Florence, students participate in an in-depth orientation session which will familiarize students with the program, the city of Florence, and Italian culture in general.Housing:
Shared student apartment housing is included.
All apartments are fully furnished and have all kitchen utensils necessary for cooking. The cost of utilities is not included. Students will share apartments with other study abroad participants, language study students, and local Italians. Living in an apartment in Italy is a great way to experience local culture and get to know the city of Florence on a personal, daily level.
Academics:
A wide variety of courses are available for various levels of Italian speakers. Absolute beginners and very advanced speakers can be equally accommodated. Download the PDF file on the sidebar of this page for course listings and detailed descriptions.
- Architecture
- Art History
- Film Studies
- History
- Italian Language
- Literature
- Music History
- Music Performance
- Photography
- Studio Art (painting, drawing, ceramics, and pottery)
Participants have the option to enroll in either an intensive semester-long Italian language course worth 15 credits (Option I), or to take a less intensive Italian course worth 6 credits and an additional 2-3 electives (Option II).
Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a transcript from a fully-accredited US university in Florida.
Courses: Students may choose from a wide range of courses for up to 15 credit hours per semester.
Participant Life:
Many people believe that the best way to study in Italy is to study in a place that allows for direct daily contact with Italian communities. World Endeavors' Study in Italy program was developed to provide students more experience with local communities and authentic Italian culture.
At least once a week, an optional cultural or social activity is organized for the students. These activities give students exposure to Italian culture and an opportunity to practice their Italian language skills. Examples include: free concerts at the school, Italian music listening workshops, conferences on subjects such as art, literature, Opera, or politics, Italian cinema screenings, and guided Art History tours around the city of Florence. These activities are free to students enrolled in the program.
In addition, every month or so, longer trips are scheduled to places of interest around Tuscany. Past excursions have included:
Day trip to Siena and San Gimignano
Day trip to Pisa and Lucca
Half-day trip to Tuscany's famous 'Chianti' region
Evenings at the Opera
Excursions listed above may incur an additional fee which is not included in the program fee.
Free internet access at the language school (during normal business hours) is also included.
Cost and Dates :
| Duration | Semester | Academic Year | Summer Program |
| Costs | $12,985.00 | $23,000.00 | X |
SPRING: January 31 - May 15, 2010
Application deadline: Nov. 15, 2009
Cost Includes:
- Tuition
- Transcript from a US university
- Shared apartment accommodations
- Orientation
- Various student services and learning support services
- Free internet access and Wi-Fi access during regular school hours
- Various student activities
- Airport pick up
- Free cell phone rental and free incoming calls
- Travel medical insurance
Not Included:
- Round-trip airfare to Florence, Italy
- Textbooks
- Visa expenses
- Housing security deposit (refundable)
- Personal expenses, including meals and daily transportation
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