Athena Study and Intern Abroad in Florence, Italy

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Location

Italy: Florence

Description

Athena's partner school in Florence, Italy, Lorenzo de' Medici (LdM), is a private institution located among several buildings in the center of this charming Renaissance city. The campus' main building dates back to the 13th century and, before being renovated, was originally a convent and church.

Florence was the heart of the Renaissance, and its artistic flair is still tangible. With that in mind, this is a perfect place to study art, design and history.

Medieval frescos and sculptures still adorn the walls and ceilings of the classrooms, ensuring a beautiful and historical holistic experience for students - both in and out of the classroom.

LdM is equipped with modern computer and language labs, comfortable classrooms, knowledgeable faculty, diverse course offerings (from language or theater, to archaeology or history). One of the primary missions of the Lorenzo de' Medici School, which has been operating its main campus in Florence for more than 30 years, is to promote global education through authentic cultural immersion programs and a diverse international student population.

* COURSES
Athena's Florence program will most likely have something that will strike your interest. This program has a huge selection of other courses, including courses in International Conflict Transformation, Business, Communications, Political Science, Psychology, Art Restoration, Archaeology, Internship opportunities and many more.

* HOUSING
Housing is in conveniently located apartments, complete with living area, 2 to 3 bedrooms, bathroom and fully-equipped kitchens, where students can prepare their meals. Most of the bedrooms are double-occupancy rooms, a few are single-occupancy rooms. Kitchen and bathroom are usually to be shared with other students. Apartments are located in close proximity to the school and the city center. A 10 to 15 minute bus ride is sometimes needed.

SUMMER PROGRAM OPTIONS
* Super-Intensive Italian (June, July, August): 6 credits of intensive Italian language
* Electives: 3 or 6 credits (June, July): Select 1 or 2 elective courses from a wide variety of course offerings
* Art Restoration Workshop (June, July): 6 credits

Highlights

Studying abroad in Florence, Italy, means living in a city that boasts a reputation of being one of the most artistically and culturally beautiful cities in the world. From the regal Renaissance and Medieval architecture of the buildings that line the city streets, to the priceless works of art that line the walls of the Uffizi gallery, beauty and culture surround you at every turn in this richly diverse city. With one of the largest international study abroad student populations in the country, Florence is a perfect blend of old-city tradition with modern-day energy.

FIELD TRIPS (two per semester, one per summer)
Destinations vary by semester, and possible locations include:
* Venice
* The Alps, Verona and the Garda Lake
* Nice, Monte Carlo and the French Riviera: Cannes, St. Paul de Vence
* Food, Wines, and Art of the Renaissance: Assisi, Orvieto, San Gimignano, Montalcino
* Venice and the Courts of the Renaissance: Mantua and Ferrara
* Rome
* Portofino and Cinque Terre
* Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii
* Arezzo, Cortona, Montepulciano, and Pienza

STUDENT CLUBS
* Dance Club
* Cinema Club
* Photography Club
* Slow Drink Club
* Writing Club
* Music Club
* Sport Club
* Volunteer Club
* Singing Club
* Theater Club