Study in Italy

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 

Description: Join World Endeavors for a semester, summer, or full academic year studying in Florence, Italy in the heart of Tuscany. This region represents the cradle of the Italian language and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Its distinguished heritage and present-day cultural vitality make Tuscany an ideal place for students who have a desire to come into direct contact with Italian life and culture, both past and present. Students earn US academic credit while studying Italian language, culture, history, art, business, and a variety of other subjects in one of Italy's most dynamic cultural regions.

Highlights: After arriving in Florence, students participate in an in-depth orientation session which will familiarize students with the program, the city of Florence, and Italian culture in general.

Many people believe that the best way to study in Italy is to study in a place that allows for direct daily contact with Italian communities. World Endeavors' Study in Italy program was developed to provide students more experience with local communities and authentic Italian culture.

At least once a week, an optional cultural or social activity is organized for the students. These activities give students exposure to Italian culture and an opportunity to practice their Italian language skills. Examples include: free concerts at the school, Italian music listening workshops, conferences on subjects such as art, literature, Opera, or politics, Italian cinema screenings, and guided Art History tours around the city of Florence. These activities are free to students enrolled in the program.

In addition, every month or so, longer trips are scheduled to places of interest around Tuscany. Past excursions have included:

Day trip to Siena and San Gimignano
Day trip to Pisa and Lucca
Half-day trip to Tuscany's famous 'Chianti' region
Evenings at the Opera

Excursions listed above may incur an additional fee which is not included in the program fee.

Free internet access at the language school (during normal business hours) is also included.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.