Overview

Spend a summer in the inspiring city of Florence, Italy with AIFS! Study a variety of academic course options while gaining global work experience by completing an internship, earning credit through Fairfield University. Students also attend classes at the AIFS Florence Global Education Center, located within walking distance of the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and many great Florentine museums.

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

What’s Included

1. TUITION

   up to 6 semester credits

2. Courses

   art history, drawing, fashion, history, Italian language, marketing, painting, photography, sociology. Internship + Study Program in hospitality, tourism management, Italian food and wine culture, fashion, art, marketing and event planning available

3. HOUSING

   In apartments or in a homestay

4. MEALS

   Meal vouchers to use in a choice of selected local restaurants, cafés and grocery stores

5. EXCURSIONS & DAY TRIPS

   May include day trips to places 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. HEALTH & SAFETY

   24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

8. ON-SITE RESIDENT DIRECTOR

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

Unique to Florence

9. • Included meal plan offering the best in local cuisine and hospitality

Optional Components

10. AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
    Airport and hotel transfers to and from campus
    2-night London stopover

11. EXCURSIONS >>

    Venice (3 days)
    Rome (3 days)