Location:

Florence, Italy

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Work Types:

Arts, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Translation

Duration:

1-3 months, 4-6 months

Program Overview

Program Description:

Studying abroad in Florence is an indescribable experience. From the city’s breath taking beauty to its awe-inspiring art and soul-stirring music this Renaissance city has something for everyone. From the Uffizi Gallery and the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore in the urban center of Florence to the mounds of olive groves that align the Tuscany countryside this slice of paradise in northern Italy will challenge your definition of transcendent. You’ll experience all this when you study abroad with International Enrichment (IE) in Florence plus you’ll have the amazing chance to delve into all aspects of Italian culture along with your usual language classes. With IE’s Florence program you can: - Explore Italian film, history and music courses - Take creative arts, media or fashion design courses in English - Attend full language immersion programs

- Tuition - Books and class materials - Official Transcripts - Housing: Shared apartments - Airport transfer on arrival - Pre-departure orientation and services - On-Site Orientation - Staff on campus - 24/7 Emergency Contact - Mail service - Optional Excursions and Extensions (additional fees apply) - Personal attention to each student.

4 - 15 credits dependant upon the program(s) chosen.

Setting Description:

At the University of Florence, IE students will join a campus population of over 60,000 students. The university can trace its origins to the early part of the 14th century, is one of the largest universities in Italy, and has provided a rich tradition of excellence throughout the Tuscan region of Italy. IE students will attend courses at the Centro di Cultura per Stranieri (Cultural Center for Foreigners). This department of the University of Florence was founded in 1907 and is designed to enhance intensive language development and cultural knowledge of foreigners. Lorenzo de’ Medici is one of the largest schools in Florence, located in ten campus-buildings (totaling 50,000 square feet) in the historic city center, right next to the thriving San Lorenzo market and church and close to transport facilities. Florence’s unique architectural masterpiece, the Duomo, is within walking distance. One of the main Lorenzo de’ Medici buildings in Florence is situated on Via Faenza and dates back

Cost:

UNIVERSITY OF FLORENCE Spring Quarter 2013 Price:$10,045 Fall Quarter 2013 Price:$9,895 Summer 2013 Price:$4,495 LORENZO DE' MEDICI Summer 2013 - Session 1 (Italian Language) Price:$5,195 Summer 2013 - Session 2 (Italian Language) Price:$5,195 Summer 2013 - Session 1 (Elective Studies) Price:$5,295 Summer 2013 - Session 2 (Elective Studies) Price:$5,295 Summer 2013 - Session 1 (Art Restoration) Price:$7,200 Summer 2013 - Session 2 (Art Restoration) Price:$7,200 Spring Semester 2013 (Art