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January Term 2025
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January Term 2026
Overview
Spend January Term in the historical and stunning city of Florence, Italy, with AIFS! Choose from a variety of course options. Credit is awarded by Fairfield University.
What’s Included
The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.
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Tuition
Up to 3 semester credits
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Courses
Courses in art history, sociology, painting, photography, marketing
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Housing
in centrally-located apartments
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Meals
Meal vouchers to use in a choice of selected local restaurants, cafes and grocery stores
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Excursions & Day Trips
Siena and the Chianti area (day trip)
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Cultural & Social Activities
Visits to the Uffizi Gallery, the David at the Accademia, art exhibits, workshops, cooking classes, wine tastings and more
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Welcome Event
To help you get to know your classmates better, familiarize you with the local area and advise you about your stay
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On-Site Support
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
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Health & Safety
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance -
Green Initiative
Additional Options & Opportunities
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AIFS Flight Package
Round trip flights U.S.-Italy-U.S.
Round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas
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Optional Excursions
Milan (2 days)
A DAY IN THE LIFE FLORENCE
Meet Michael, a Finance major from Salisbury University, shares a day in his life as an AIFS Abroad student in Florence, Italy during January Term.
Living Abroad
Housing
Apartment
Each apartment is privately owned and is unique in atmosphere, size, design, facilities, floor plan, and number of bedrooms.
- Double or triple rooms
- Kitchen supplies and furnishings
- Washing machine
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Florence
All program-arranged accommodations are carefully selected in central, safe and agreeable areas of the city.
Meals
10 breakfast (or lunch) vouchers and 10 dinner vouchers to use in selected local restaurants, trattorias, coffee shops and grocery stores.
City Facts
History
Florence was one of the wealthiest cities in medieval Europe and became the epicenter of trade and finance. The city is also considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and an important center of art and culture.
Architecture
Florence’s incredible artwork and architecture caused Forbes to label the city as one of the most beautiful on earth and the reason millions of tourists a year flock to see the historic center of Florence which is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Site Staff
AIFS in Florence Director, January Term Program
Simona Michelotti
Ciao! I have been working with AIFS since 1998. I was born in Malta, but I moved to Italy very soon afterwards. Before starting my university degree (an M.A. in Education from the University of Florence), I studied abroad, spending a memorable summer in the U.S. I love traveling and continue to enjoy comparing different cultures. Working with young people gives me energy and since I love Italy so much, my goal is to help you to learn about our culture through the courses and activities we offer.
It is important to me to share my time with you during your program in Florence and to get to know you better. I am very much looking forward to welcoming you and discovering together all aspects of this wonderful country!
The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
Cultural Activities
Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Italian culture, various activities will be organized such as:
- Italian cooking classes
- Visit to food markets
- Artisans’ workshops
- Events with the local community
- Wine tastings
- Visit to the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia (Michelangelo’s David) and the Duomo
- Concerts
- Walking tours
- Gelato tour
- Temporary exhibition visits
- Welcome dinner and farewell reception
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Dates & Deadlines
Details
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Early Application Deadline*
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Application DeadlineNovember 10, 2024
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Deposit DeadlineNovember 5, 2024
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Scholarship DeadlineOctober 7, 2024
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Visa Deadline****
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Optional Departure Flight from US***January 1, 2025
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Program BeginsJanuary 2, 2025
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Program EndsJanuary 18, 2025
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Optional Return Flight to US***January 18, 2025
- *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
- **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.
Optional Flight Package
Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.
Depature City
Fee
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Atlanta$1,560
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Boston$1,520
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Buffalo$1,520
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Charlotte$1,640
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Chicago$1,540
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Cincinnati$1,540
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Columbus$1,520
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Dallas$1,540
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Denver$1,620
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Des Moines$1,540
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Detroit$1,580
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Houston$1,540
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Los Angeles$1,620
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Miami$1,540
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Minneapolis$1,640
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New York$1,440
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Newark$1,400
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Orlando$1,540
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Philadelphia$1,480
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Phoenix$1,620
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Pittsburgh$1,520
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Raleigh/Durham$1,540
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San Francisco$1,620
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Seattle$1,620
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St. Louis$1,540
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Washington/Dulles$1,480
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Ready to Study Abroad in Florence?
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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