Description

Take a semester to retrace the steps of Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance cultures by living in the three cities which embody these civilizations: Tuscania, Rome and Florence/Venice. Students take 15 total credits (US transfer possible). Established in 1973, LdM is one of the largest and leading international schools in Italy and now offers joint programming between all four of its' sites.

Ldm has campuses in Florence, Rome Tuscania and Venice with over 400 course offerings covering a wide range of subjects. LdM currently has a working faculty of approximately 180 dedicated and qualified instructors from Italy and the world. Courses are taught in English and are held throughout the year. LdM encourages a personal growth experience and intercultural exchange.

Highlights

* Students spend one month in Rome and Tuscania and choose either Florence or Venice for the final month. Students follow a structured program of five 3-credit courses, which together comprise a unique investigation into the roots of Western civilization.
* Classes meet every day Monday through Thursday for two and a half hours each, providing a total of 45 contact hours per course.
* The program has no special prerequisites, and is designed for anyone interested in experiencing the three locations and learning about Western culture.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

- 15 credits
* Housing in double occupancy student apartment
* Utilities up to 75 USD /month
* Medical insurance
* 24 hour emergency line to advisors (health issues)
* Either LdM transcript or U.S. transcript from Marist College in New York
* Welcome and Farewell reception
* Mobile telephone rental with SMS broadcast messaging
* Internet access
* Pre-departure support
* On-site orientation
* Arranged cultural and social events (some for additional fees)
* On-campus library facilities
* Post-program evaluation
* On-site Academic Advising
* VISA and Permit of Stay assistance
* Italian Language Tutoring

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

Rolling

Lorenzo de' Medici's Mission Statement

Lorenzo de' Medici is committed to helping students realize their own potential, providing a quality education that will enable them to interact successfully with the community worldwide. The School aims to excite and enable students to experience a first class educational and social environment which enlarges their minds, stimulates their talent, and emphasizes the importance of values and the pursuit of knowledge. We also seek to develop real, multi-disciplinary projects in our classes that involve as many of our departments as possible. In this way, we prepare our students to face the actual challenges of their respective fields. Students obtain truly relevant work-related experience by collaborating with colleagues both inside and outside of their specific areas of interest. Then, the results of this collaboration are presented externally for public appreciation and expert evaluation.

Year Founded

1973