Overview

Spend a summer in the artistic and cultured city of Florence, Italy with AIFS! Study a variety of academic program options with credit awarded through Fairfield University. The AIFS 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.

Academic Program Options in Florence (credit awarded by Fairfield University)

Session 1, Session 2, Sessions 1 + 2 Combined, Wine Marketing Program, Wine Marketing Program + Session 2, Internship Program

What’s Included

1. TUITION

   Up to 10 semester credits (subject to program, course and optional trip selection)

2. COURSES

   Courses offered in art history, drawing, fashion, history, Italian language, marketing, painting, photography, sociology

3. HOUSING

   In apartments. Wine Marketing students stay in a hotel for the first week

4. MEALS

   Meal vouchers to use in a choice of selected local restaurants, cafés and grocery stores. Wine Marketing Program students also receive breakfast and dinner at the hotel for the first week of the program

5. EXCURSIONS

   A variety of day trips are included such as Pisa, Siena, Lucca and Cinque Terre

6. CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

   Museum visits, dinner with Italians, cooking and wine tasting classes, artisan workshops and gelato tours

7. ON-SITE RESIDENT DIRECTOR

   to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

8. HEALTH & SAFETY

   24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

9. PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

   Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network

Optional Components

AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>

• Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
• Airport transfers to and from program location
• Green Initiative – Providing carbon offsetting for all flights

EXCURSIONS >>

• Venice (3 days)
• Rome (3 days) Session 1, Sessions 1 + 2 Combined, Wine Marketing + Session 2
• Rome pre-tour (4 days) Session 2 only