CIEE Semester in Florence, Italy

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Locations: Florence, Italy
Program Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
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Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: Morehouse applicants only

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Housing Options:	Apartment, Dormitory, Homestay	Minimum Required GPA:	2.75
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Accounting, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Chemistry, Cinema, Television and Emerging Media Studies (CTEMS), Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Design, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship, European Studies, Film, Finance, Health Sciences, History, Human Resource Management, International Affairs, Italian, Journalism, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy & Religion, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Theology, Urban Studies - Urban Planning	Language of Instruction:	English, Italian

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Spend your semester living and learning in the birthplace of the Renaissance! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Florence program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Italian culture.

When class is in session, you'll choose from a unique mix of flexible and diverse courses (in English or Italian) at CIEE Florence and CIEE's renowned partner institution, Florence University of the Arts (FUA). You may also enroll in courses with a local flavor, like language, photography, cuisine, or sustainability initiatives.

Unique Experiences

TEST YOUR GASTRONOMIC SKILLS

in a cooking or wine-tasting class

GO ON GUIDED TOURS

of Florence’s iconic monuments, like the Duomo or the Palazzo Vecchio

REVISIT THE RENAISSANCE

at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery or Accademia Gallery

Activities

Enjoy excursions to iconic Italian towns like the eternal city of Rome or the university town of Bologna
Visit important cultural and historical landmarks in Tuscany, including Siena or Pisa
Explore the Chianti region and its wineries
Have an aperitivo with local students and learn how to make traditional pizza
Give back to the community and volunteer with a local organization

Projects

Internship: A for-credit internship in English or Italian allows students the opportunity to gain practical real-world work experience in a company within a variety of industry sectors. In addition to the on-site business experience, students participating in an internship program receive academic support in a weekly classroom component. Placements in English are limited, and Italian language skills may be necessary for some placements.

Directed Independent Research: Qualified students who have demonstrated academic rigor and curiosity toward a particular research topic can take on a Directed Independent Research project. Independent research topics will be approved by the CIEE Florence Director and home institution and must reflect a topic that is relevant to Florence or Italy. To be accepted into this course, students must submit a structured proposal with the topic of exploration and the significance of the research topic as it relates to Florence/Italy, methodology, a literature review, and a schedule of research milestones. Upon research completion, students will present their findings to a panel of academics.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
One-week orientation – an introduction to Italian culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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