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ASA Program in Florence, Italy

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