Description

Spend four weeks in Florence in summer 2012 exploring consumer behavior and Italian culture with Towson University. Florence is regarded by many as the symbol of the Renaissance and for centuries travelers and admirers of the arts and culture have fallen in love with this city, and the Tuscan countryside that surrounds it. The historic center attracts millions of visitors each year and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to numerous iconic landmarks including the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Palazzo Pitti along with world famous institutions such as the Galleria dell'Accademia and Galleria degli Uffizi.

Highlights

The program is based at Lorenzo de' Medici (LdM) in Florence. LdM's campus is housed in 15 buildings in the San Lorenzo area of Florence and together the buildings contain a full range of facilities including numerous classrooms, specialized art studios, a cafeteria, a courtyard garden, a library, the Student Point and the Computer Center. It is a short walk from campus to some of Florence's most famous sites. LdM offers a range of academic and cultural optional excursions which students may participate in for an additional fee. Typical destinations include Cinque Terre, Pompeii, and Rome.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Marketing, Ad., & Pr

Cost in US$:

USD4,450

Program Fees Include:

Academic credit, housing, health insurance, and welcome and farewell dinners. Additional costs include USD150 study abroad fee, international airfare, meals, and personal expenses.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home