Overview

Spend a semester or academic year in the enchanting and historic city of Florence, Italy, with AIFS! Gain international work experience through the Internship Program, complimenting your internship with courses at Richmond, the American International University in London – Florence Center. The Center is centrally located in Palazzo Michelozzi, within walking distance of many significant museums in Florence.

Academic Program Options in Florence (Richmond University in Florence)

Internship Program

Volunteer opportunities available

What’s Included

1. TUITION

   Up to 16 semester credits

2. courses

   Wide variety of courses available; taught in English and Italian

3. HOUSING

   Italian home or student apartment

4. MEALS

   Meal vouchers for five breakfasts and five lunches or dinners a week in specified local restaurants, valued at $1,700

5. EXCURSIONS & DAY TRIPS

   Trips to Rome, Venice and Siena

6. CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

   Visits to museums, art galleries, churches and theaters plus courserelated field trips, wine tasting and cooking classes

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. • Discounted tickets for soccer matches, operas and ballets
     
   • Internship opportunities
     
   • 1-week orientation on the coast in Tuscany (fall) or in Rome (spring)
     
   • Study center
     
   • Registration with local police authorities (permits of stay)
     
   • Volunteer opportunities and Service Learning and Active Citizenship course (3 credits)
     
   • AIFS meal plan for local restaurants

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