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Sustainability & Project-based Learning in Florence, Italy

$5,630Program Costs
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Program Overview

Spend Spring (semester) or Summer in historic Florence, Italy with Authentica!

Experience Italy’s leadership in sustainability, from the Slow Food movement to renewable energy, circular economy, and smart city initiatives, while exploring challenges like over-tourism and regional disparities. Engage directly through hands-on coursework, co-curricular experiences, and professional development oppo...

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Program Highlights

Get 6 credits in summer or up to 15 in semester through project-based learning, sustainability coursework, and electives in Florence, Italy.
Earn up to $1000 in flight credits + up to 100% of scholarship coverage. Join our Changemaker Crew and be an advocate for purpose-driven study abroad on your home campus.
Live in shared student apartments with kitchen access, WiFi, linens, and a washing machine. Or choose a homestay for a more immersive experience, including meals, laundry, and a private room.
Enjoy a one-day excursion to either a sustainable farm, medieval Tuscan town, Bologna, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, or San Gimignano, plus guided Florence museum visits and market cooking classes.
Includes 6 hours of basic Italian language classes, welcome/farewell dinners, neighborhood orientation, weekly Florence activities, and a bus pass for easy city transportation.

What's Included

Public Transportation Pass
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Medical / Accident Insurance
Welcome Dinner
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Language Lessons
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Course Materials
Academic Credit
Emergency Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Academic Advising
Financial Aid Counseling
Alumni / Networking Membership
Letter of Recommendation
Guide / Chaperone
Wifi Costs
Some Program Activity Costs
Tuition & Fees

Program Details

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Locations

  • Florence, Italy

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Italian
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Sustainable Development

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Spring
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Written Application
  • Other
  • Phone/Video Interview

Age Requirement

18+

Starts At

  • summer: $5,630
  • semester: $18,580

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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