Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA)

A year abroad is something everyone should have the opportunity to do. It was a beautiful experience and I met a lot of great people and Firenze is a wonderful city. The staff at SRISA made all the difference, they were wonderful people; teachers and admins both. For anyone debating to do a year or a semester, a year allows you a bit more time to settle in, however there is a feeling of rebuilding at the semester change as few other students (about 6 during my term) stay. Most people in the city will speak english. SRISA is flexible about studying with a few partner universities as well. The planned trips are fun, and weekends are left pretty clear to have more travel time.

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Staff was amazing, Florence was amazing, I took friendships and lessons away that I will always cherish and remember. My professors, Martina and Yuko. The best ladies and so wonderful and caring. I also really enjoyed their classes, Exploring Florence and Jewelry.

I would definitely return to SRISA if given the opportunity! Not only do I LOVE Florence, but the courses and staff have made this experience so worthwhile! I think that SRISA provides the perfect balance for heir students of learning and exploring the city around them! The most memorable experience/course at SRISA was my Discovering Florence course with Angelo! Angelo puts forth 110% effort in making his classes amazing for his students, and provides all of us with really cool experiences to enhance our semester studying abroad. I learned and have found myself to be much more independent than I was when I first came to Florence! The encouragement from SRISA's staff to step out of our comfort zones and explore the city around us for sure allowed me to branch out and not take a moment for granted! I have really enjoyed my semester at SRISA and will miss Florence a TON! I am so grateful that I have had this experience, and I will ALWAYS be jealous of future SRISA students and anybody that gets to spend substantial time in the best city in the world!

I don’t know if I have a single one experience that stood out. I enjoyed the program, the course, and the instructors as a whole! Thank you for such an amazing semester! SRISA truly made my time abroad in Florence so incredibly and memorable.

Loved the staff, the friends I met and most of the teachers. Field trips were awesome and overall it was the best time of my life. Best 4 months ever. Thank you to the staff (behind-the-scenes staff especially!) Shoutout Lynn, Tamara, Anna Maria, Seba, Alessia, Kitija, Angelo, Dasha) My most memorable experience was Angelo--without a doubt. I know Angelo probably gets so much love but he really deserves it. He does so much for everyone and is understanding, compassionate, and not only a teacher but a friend. He really really cares about his students. This man should be the highest-paid teacher. He made my experience a 5/5 and I can't say it would be that without him. SRISA needs to make sure they keep this man and GET THIS MAN A RAISE because SRISA would not be the same. You guys rock! Thank you for everything and for accepting feedback! The end-of-year gala was beautiful-- thank you! <3

I really like how kind and helpful all of the faculty is. It is also very convenient in location and that motivates me into wanting to be in the Italian culture via interacting/going to events/meeting people. My most memorable experience were Chiara, Angelo, Enriqua.

I enjoyed every minute here and if I could stay longer I would. This program is not like any American university program in Florence. This is a unique high level school that anyone can go to. There are many classes to offer and the professors are very good and are locals. Touring around during class to walk around the city and learn where we live was my favorite. I learned how to emerge myself into the culture where I am foreign to the language. I was able to cook and grocery shop for the freshest foods. I got to speak to locals and hangout with them as well.

Make sure to go to the academia in the morning. Studying abroad is so much fun.

Florence Rocks! Make sure to go to the academia in the morning. Studying abroad is so much fun.

It was an awesome and life changing experience! :)

It was an accommodating program and the staff was nice.

It was an amazing experience.

I love it very much. It was great. I love where I live and the people I was with. I didn't know anyone but met great new friends in school and out.

This program is excellently fun! All of our needs and issues were addressed. This school taught me a lot.

Great Program! Would recommend to my students wanting to study abroad! Friendly and helpful administration! Awesome trips!

Great program and wonderful staff. I will never forget my experience here!

It was an awesome trip and experience! Totally do it again!

Lots of opportunities to travel to other cities like Chianti and Venice, loved the busses and SRISA's campus facilities. My apartment was great and I was close to everything in Florence. The food and culture were amazing and I met people from other parts of the US and from around the world.

It was an awesome and life changing experience!

It was an accommodating program and the staff was nice.