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Locations: Florence, Italy
Program Terms: Winter/Jan Term
Program Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: RCNJ applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Discipline of Study:	Contemporary Arts, History, Liberal Studies	Language of Instruction:	English
Housing Options:	Homestay, Program Apartments (shared)	Minimum GPA:	2.5
Program Type:	Study

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Spend your winter break embarking on a fascinating journey in the heart of the Renaissance in the enchanting city of Florence! This three-week January program is tailor-made for students from all academic backgrounds who will be awed and inspired in the birthplace of artistic genius.

Florence is a small city in the region of Tuscany, which is situated in central Italy. The city is surrounded by hills boasting the quintessential Tuscan landscape of cypress trees, handsome estates, olive groves and vineyards. The Arno River runs through the city, punctuated by picturesque bridges like the world-famous Ponte Vecchio.

Every region of Italy has its own culinary traditions and Tuscany is no exception; wine and olive oil making up much of the region’s economic backbone. The countryside in the Chianti region of Tuscany is breathtaking in every season. While living and learning in this Italian gem, Siena, Arezzo, Lucca, Pisa, Prato, Pistoia are Tuscan Renaissance cities worth visiting and are all within reach for a simple and inexpensive day trip.

Unique Experiences

FIND AWE IN ICONIC MONUMENTS

Such as the Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery

BREATHE IN INSPIRATION

Living alongside Florentines

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ITALIAN CULTURE

By learning Italian phrases and enjoying authentic Italian cuisine

Excursions & Activities

Activities are subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when revising itineraries is always to enhance your experience. Every activity is designed to provide you with a deep immersion in your topic, local culture and sights. Activities may include:

Visiting significant Florence locations, such as the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, and more
Visiting smaller historical Tuscan cities, such as Lucca, Siena, or Volterra
Learning to prepare a typical, seasonal Florentine dish

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 Chinese 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

Questions?

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