Description

Study abroad in Florence, Italy with ELI! Spend an academic year, semester, or summer exploring the language, people, art, and of course the food of Tuscany while studying in its capital city. Students studying through ELI in Florence will have the opportunity to take Liberal Arts, Italian Language, Art History and Studio Art classes. The school has professional photography, printmaking, paper making, bookbinding, and graphic studio space in addition to an art gallery that hosts world-renowned exhibits.

ELI is a 501(c)3 non-profit that strives to provide high quality programs while keeping costs low. ELI will provide you with the support you need prior to your departure, while you are abroad and once you return. We will make sure you have all of the tools you need to make your study abroad experience as seamless as possible.

Highlights

Once students arrive in Florence they will participate in an in-depth orientation that will cover everything they needed to know to get acquainted with their new home city, school, and the Italian culture.

Students live in traditional Florentine apartments within walking distance to the school and famous landmarks such as the Duomo and Baptistry. Classes are taught in English by instructors from Italy and the rest of the world. Most classes meet twice a week and combine in class lectures with field research or time in a studio. The school has a great community feel and students often feel as though they are part of a big family. On the weekends students will have time to explore the surrounding Tuscany region, the rest of Italy. Students will able be able to utilize on of Europe's famous rail systems or inexpensive flights!

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please see website for details.

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure advising
* Visa information and letter of acceptance
* On-site orientation
* Welcome banquet dinner and farewell dinner
* Internet
* Museum card
* Day trip
* Tuition
* Housing
* Transcript
* Student ID
* 24-hour emergency assistance

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement

ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded

2001