Spend a summer in the artistic and cultured city of Florence, Italy with AIFS Abroad! Study Liberal Arts and Business, with credit awarded through Fairfield University. The AIFS Abroad Florence Global Education Center is centrally located with the Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Piazza della Signoria, Accademia and San Marco creating a wonderful backdrop to your experience in Florence.
This Florence summer program can be combined with May Term, allowing for a longer stay:
Wine Marketing Program (May Term) + Liberal Arts and Business, or
Creative Industries and Italian Culture (May Term) + Liberal Arts and Business
| Semester/Term |
Eligibility Requirements |
Rec. Semester Credits |
| Summer |
Open to High School Graduate, First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Minimum of 2.5 GPA |
Up to 10 |
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Where You'll Study
The AIFS Abroad Global Education Center in Florence is in the heart of the historic center. It is within walking distance of the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio and Accademia as well as numerous stores, restaurants and trattoria. Located in the AIFS Abroad Center is a Resident Director and Student Advisors to help scholars adjust to life in Italy. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building and there are a small number of computers for student use/printing.
What Makes AIFS Abroad different?
Academic Excellence
AIFS Abroad is committed to a Learn-Connect-Grow academic framework that brings together our best practices accumulated during 60+ years of educating 1.6 million students. By focusing on the whole student and acknowledging the intersection of their identities, current academic needs, future goals, and the global landscape, we support students so they can thrive in our programs and beyond.
Career Readiness
Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the CliftonStrengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad.
Cultural Engagement
As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Cultural Resources page to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs.
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Sustainability
We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the
Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE).
Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral, we include
carbon offsets for all participants' return flights, environmental
education connecting students on the ground to environmental
projects, and make our own business practices more
sustainable.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Tuition
- Pre-departure advising
- Housing
- Onsite Resident Director
- Cultural & Social
Activities
- Excursions & day trips
- 24/7 Emergency
Support
- Comprehensive
insurance
- Carbon offsets
- and more
EXCURSIONS COULD INCLUDE
- Rome (Add on)
- Venice (Add on)
- and more.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Group travel package
- Airport transfer
- Additional excursions
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
AIFS funding, combined with other sources of financial support students can access, will help make international education goals attainable. Find out more about what we have to offer.
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