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City Description
Florence is everything you would expect an Italian city to be. Full of art, history, and amazing food, it is one of Italy's most exhilaraing, distinctive and impressive cities to experience.
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is almost in the center of the Italian peninsula with main rail lines running in all directions, making travel within Italy and abroad quite easy. Even a quick trip to Chianti, located between Florence and Siena, will fill your camera with shots of one of Italy's most beautiful countrysides.
This enchanting symbol of the Renaissance has it all. Want art? Michaelangelo's David and works by Botticelli, Benvenuto, Cellini and Donatello are at your fingertips, as is the vast painting collection of the Uffizi and the sculptures of the Bargello. If you prefer architecture to art, the 13th century cathedral, the Santa Maria del Fiore (known as the Duomo), is just steps away.
Not all of the art in Florence can be found hanging in museums. The food in Florence is sometimes revered with the same intensity as its art, as Florentines are proud of their hearty fare. After enjoying some of the freshest foods in the world, you can indulge in gelato, the Italian version of ice cream.
Florence remains quite the same as it was 500 years ago, so take a step back in time and experience all that Florence has to offer.
Host Institution: Florence University of the Arts
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Florence University of the Arts is an Italian institution of higher
education situated in the historic center of Florence. Modeled
on a liberal arts curriculum, FUA offers Fine Arts, Liberal Arts,
Global Studies, Italian Studies & Linguistics, Life Studies and
Human Services, and Sciences & Mathematics. Each area is
divided into specific departments offering a wide array of
courses offered to students.
Aimed at both American undergraduates requiring academic
credit as well as international students from Asia, Europe, and
South and Central America, the program offers high quality,
structured educational courses.
Housing
Students live in shared student apartments that are centrally
located and within walking distance of the University. No
meals are included, as each apartment has a fully equipped
kitchen.
Academic Buildings
The school’s location and facilities are a vital part of
Florentine civic, historical, and cultural life. Housed in
historic palazzi throughout the center of Florence, the
institution provides breathtaking spaces in which students
breathe history and create new contributions to
contemporary Florence through their studies. The locations
include Palazzo Guicciardini Strozzi, Palazzo Doni, Palazzo
Ramirez de Montalvo, and Villa Brilli Peri.
Student Services
The Student Services Department was created for all
students taking courses at Apicius and FUA. Extracurricular
activities such as sports, music, cinema, connecting with
Italian culture, and journalism are offered free of charge, as
well as a small gym open to all enrolled students. City
walks and excursions to the hidden spots and specialties of
Florence are organized weekly, as well as day trips to
towns in Tuscany. The Academic Field Trip Department
organizes weekend trips to exciting destinations through
Europe and Italy.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available to committed students
who wish to explore social contributions to the Florentine
community
The Nightlife
Finding something to do at night in Florence never seems to be a problem. From a great dinner with friends to hearing live music, you will never be bored after classes end. It's always a good idea to pick up Firenze
Spettacolo, which is the guide to nightlife in Florence.
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