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AIFS Abroad in Florence, Italy: Summer
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Spend a summer in the artistic and cultured city of Florence, Italy, with AIFS Abroad! Explore a range of academic programs that award credit through Fairfield University. The AIFS Abroad Florence Global Education Center is located in the Palazzo Michelozzi, a 16th-century palace between the Arno River and the Pitti Palace. You’ll earn up to 10 credits awarded by Fairfield University. Choose from...
Spend a summer in the artistic and cultured city of Florence, Italy, with AIFS Abroad! Explore a range of academic programs that award credit through Fairfield University. The AIFS Abroad Florence Global Education Center is located in the Palazzo Michelozzi, a 16th-century palace between the Arno River and the Pitti Palace. You’ll earn up to 10 credits awarded by Fairfield University. Choose from 2 available sessions of the traditional academic program or the popular Wine Marketing program. You will live in a student apartment in the center of the city. Wine Marketing students stay in a hotel for the first week, and students taking both Sessions 1 and 2 may also choose to stay in a homestay. You will receive meal vouchers to use in a choice of selected local restaurants, cafés, and groc...
Program Highlights
Experience Italian family culture and way of life by choosing our homestay accommodation.
Join a range of excursions and field trips to beautiful locations in and around the Tuscany region, like Pisa, Cinque Terre, Siena, and the Tuscan Coast.
Improve your Italian language skills through constant interaction with locals while out and about in Florence.
Immerse in the rich cultural and historical heritage of Florence through numerous activities, ranging from like museum visits, operas, ballets, cheese and gelato tastings, & food and wine pairings.
Earn up to 10 credits awarded by Fairfield University.
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- Florence, Italy
- Summer
- May Term
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History See more
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- All Nationalities
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My first summer abroad
July 15, 2014by: WorldTraveler99The program with AIFS in Florence for the summer of 2014 was an overall great experience. The academics were challenging but the staff was remarkable. The living arrangements were tough at times but we made it work. I met amazing friends and saw places that I never imagined. By far, this was the best experience of my entire college career.
Fell in Love With Florence
December 16, 2023by: Talia Reo - United StatesAIFS in Florence helped me fall in love with Florence. The course offerings allowed the students to build a relationship with the city. My studio art class took me painting in rose gardens and piazzas; my art history class took me around all the museums and churches. The professors were knowledgeable and really cared about getting the students to become immersed in Florence. AIFS is passionate about integrating education with the city, making the most out of the study abroad experience. The education center is in such a charming part of the city. The incredible student apartments and meal vouchers gave me insight into what it would be like to live in Florence. The administrative organization was seamless and made the study abroad experience easy and supportive. I cannot wait to return to Florence and I am so grateful for the opportunity I had in Italy with AIFS.
A Time When Reality Was Better Than My Dreams
December 16, 2023by: Jessica Gaytan - United StatesI am incredibly fortunate to say that I had the opportunity to immerse myself in Italian culture, making this the best summer I have ever had. I entered this experience not knowing a soul, with the hope of personal growth and exploration of boundaries within myself through cross-cultural experiences. I was initially timid, crossing my fingers in the hope of making a friend. It was not by chance that I ended up rooming with five other girls from different locations, each with different personas, yet we shared so many lively experiences. AIFS did an amazing job offering activities to encourage student engagement and, simultaneously, allowing us to cultivate relationships with our peers. Taking painting 101 and wine marketing classes provided me with the opportunity to express myself in new ways. My friends and I created such a bond during this time, and we continue to FaceTime to this day. Now, I find myself counting the days until we can all return to Italy.
Program Details
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Locations
- Florence, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
- May Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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Spend a summer in the artistic and cultured city of Florence, Italy, with AIFS Abroad! Explore a range of academic programs that award credit through Fairfield University. The AIFS Abroad Florence Global Education Center is located in the Palazzo Michelozzi, a 16th-century palace between the Arno River and the Pitti Palace. You’ll earn up to 10 credits awarded by Fairfield University. Choose from 2 available sessions of the traditional academic program or the popular Wine Marketing program. You will live in a student apartment in the center of the city. Wine Marketing students stay in a hotel for the first week, and students taking both Sessions 1 and 2 may also choose to stay in a homestay. You will receive meal vouchers to use in a choice of selected local restaurants, cafés, and groc...
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Spend a summer in the artistic and cultured city of Florence, Italy, with AIFS Abroad! Explore a range of academic programs that award credit through Fairfield University. The AIFS Abroad Florence Global Education Center is located in the Palazzo Michelozzi, a 16th-century palace between the Arno River and the Pitti Palace. You’ll earn up to 10 credits awarded by Fairfield University. Choose from 2 available sessions of the traditional academic program or the popular Wine Marketing program. You will live in a student apartment in the center of the city. Wine Marketing students stay in a hotel for the first week, and students taking both Sessions 1 and 2 may also choose to stay in a homestay. You will receive meal vouchers to use in a choice of selected local restaurants, cafés, and groc...
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