SPRING 2009
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February 2009 - May 2009 |
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Florence, in the heart of Tuscany, offers an unparalleled opportunity to students of art, history, and literature to explore a wealth of museums, churches, and culture in the most walkable of cities. For many it is the loveliest city in Italy, if not in Europe. Nearly every street is in some sense a showpiece. In Florence students get to see for themselves the taste, elegance, and aesthetic sensibility that marked the Renaissance. Living and studying where the rebirth of creativity began five centuries ago is inspiring. History and language come alive. It is a busy city throbbing with Italian vitality, a city for all ages with cafes, art, museums, shops, and cinemas. For students Florence is an experience worthy of discovery.
About the Program:
Academic life: Courses are taught by faculty from the home campus and other partnership campuses and carry academic credit from their school. Courses are specially selected to maximize the benefits of being in Florence. The study center is conveniently located in central Florence, providing classrooms and an on-site AIFS office.
Student life: Housing will be in a shared room in an apartment in the historical center of Florence. Four students normally share a two-bedroom apartment with cooking facilities. AIFS offers an optional meal plan consisting of vouchers which can be used to purchase meals (lunches and dinners) at selected restaurants in Florence.
Social life: For students to take advantage of the immense cultural riches of this beautiful city, AIFS staff advise them on how to get the information they need and make selections. They arrange group visits and excursions to places of interests in and around Florence to reinforce the academic program. One or more events may be planned each week and either are subsidized by or included in the AIFS program fee. Typical activities are likely to include English/Italian language exchange of conversation with Italians, a demonstration of Florentine cooking, a visit to Siena and San Gimignano, art exhibits and concerts, visits to museums including the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace, a visit to Michelangelo's David and sporting events. Students are free to travel and do what they like on their free time.
Contact: Bonnie Green (916) 691-7187 or
Ellen Arden-Ogle (916) 691-7170
For Questions about the Website Contact: robinska@crc.losrios.edu
