Italy: Florence Summer

Lorenzo de'Medici – The Italian International Institute in Florence

Lorenzo de’ Medici is a private educational institution located in various campus buildings in the historic city center, right next to the thriving San Lorenzo market and church and close to transport facilities. Together the LdM Florence Campus buildings contain a full range of facilities including numerous classrooms and large, specialized art studios, a cafeteria, a courtyard garden, a library, the Student Point and the Computer Center. ALL LDM PREMISES ARE EQUIPPED FOR WIRELESS CONNECTION. 

For over 20 years, students from all around the U.S. and the rest of the world have enrolled at Lorenzo de Medici. Faculty in all fields of study are highly experienced and speak English and ALL COURSES ARE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES.

SUMMER Academic Programs:

Summer Session I (June)
Summer Session II (July)
Summer Session III (August)

Highlights of LdM Florence:

• Oldest LdM site (since 1973)
• Comprehensive programming
• 15 buildings, centrally located in San Lorenzo area
• Strong connections to the community; many opportunities for community projects
• Partnership with the University of Florence (Italian language conversation exchange, joint archaeology projects) and local businesses, government, and festivals.
• Interesting Summer Workshops

Course Offerings

Florence Program and Curriculum

The largest of the sites, The Florence Campus currently offers the most comprehensive programming. Students can study abroad for a year, a semester, or short-term programs in the summer.

Students that enroll at LdM come from all around the United States and the rest of the world to study Italian language, studio art, art history, Italian culture, and various other fields of study. No previous knowledge of Italian is required. The language of instruction is English, with the exception of the language classes. Classes are small, with strong emphasis placed on student-faculty interaction.

A 2.6 GPA, official transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are necessary for admission to the program. In addition, students must be 18 years old.

Students elect one of the following two programs for Summer Session I (June) & Summer Session II (July):

• Program I: Super-Intensive Italian Language (6 credits)
  Students may register for a total of 6 credits of Italian language in this program.
• Program II: Liberal Arts/Studio Art Program (6 credits)
  Students may register for a combination of any two courses. (3 credits per course). 
• Program III: Liberal Arts/Studio Art Program (3 credits)
  Students register for a course of their choice for three credits.
• Program IV: Workshops (6 credits)
  Take advantage of an opportunity for people of all ages and all nationalities wishing to develop their creative skills through an exciting cultural experience: LdM Summer Workshops. The LdM Summer Workshops provide an exciting opportunity for students of varying ages and backgrounds to deepen their personal cultural experience and creative skills. Each workshop is a month-long exploration, balancing studio and classroom instruction on the school premises in Florence with field work in one or more inspiring Italian location. Some examples of workshops that can be offered are: Florence and Tuscania Travel Writing and Literature Workshop / Florence and Chianti Restoration Workshop /Florence and Chianti Watercolor Workshop: Painting under the Tuscan Sun. Please consult the course schedule for workshops that are being offered.

*Please note: Summer Session III (August) concentrates its offering on Italian language courses only for credit.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SCHEDULED COURSES, PLEASE CONSULT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
www.lorenzodemedici.org/florence/

Subject areas are listed below:
 

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
The School of Arts and Sciences includes the following subject areas: Anthropology, Archaeology and Classical Studies, Art History, Communications, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Geography and Environmental Studies, History, History of Architecture, International Business, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Cinema and Theatre Studies, Peace Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Political Science and International Studies, Psychology, Sociology,Writing.

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS
The School of Creative Arts includes the following subject areas: Culinary and Nutritional Arts, Dance, Music and Theatre Performance, Film, Video and Multimedia Production, Painting, Drawing and Mixed Media, Photography, Printmaking, Restoration, Sculpture and Ceramics.

SCHOOL OF DESIGN
The School of Design includes the following subject areas: Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Jewelry Design.

SCHOOL OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
The School of Italian Language and Culture includes the following subject areas: Italian Language, Italian Language and Culture.

 

 

Student Life

 HOUSING

*Housing is not included in the Program cost.

Single or Double Bedroom in a Student Apartment
LdM is pleased to facilitate students in making their housing arrangements for a spot in a student apartment. Most apartments have two or three bedrooms. A very limited number have only one bedroom, and some may have more than three bedrooms. Internet service is available.  

4 to 6 (or more) students generally share an apartment.
In a double bedroom two students share the bedroom.
In a single bedroom, the student has his/her own bedroom.
In all cases students share the apartment with several other students.
Apartment Description:

Apartments are furnished and equipped with: bed linens, basic pots and pans, kitchen utensils, washing machine and TV. Highspeed internet is available in the apartments.  Towels are generally not-included in the apartment and we recommend students to bring their own set of towels to Italy with them. Students can bring a few towels (not many) and buy them in Italy.
The student shared apartments are usually suitable for minimum of 2 to a maximum of 8 persons.
They are not all located in the same building, but within walking distance from the school facilities.
Although apartments are of the same standard and have similar facilities, no two apartments are alike.

*For housing arranged by LdM, the housing coordinator in Florence assigns roommates based on the completed housing profile. Students can request to room with a student they already know as long as both students make that request.

The cost per person is (costs are based on 2010 and therefore are subject to change):

Double bedroom: U.S. $ 950
Single bedroom: U.S. $ 1,150

HOUSING OPTIONS NOT OFFERED THROUGH LDM
If you choose not to use the LdM housing option, you are free to arrange your own housing. Following are some other accommodation options:

Residence La Contessina
Via Faenza, 71
50123 - Firenze - ITALIA
Tel: +39 055 26 702 75-6-7
Fax: +39 055 26 70 333
Web site: www.lacontessina.it
e-mail: info@lacontessina.it

Costs for shared apartments (costs are based on 2010 - therefore are subject to change):

June & July: Room for 2 - Euro 1350 / Room for 3 - Euro 960

August: Room for 2 - Euro 1080 / Room for 3 - Euro 780

*IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION, PLEASE INFORM LA CONTESSINA THAT YOU ARE AN LDM STUDENT. 
 

Plus Florence Hostel
Via Santa Caterina D'Alessandria, 15
Florence, FI, 50129
Italy

www.plusflorence.com

reservations@plusstudents.com

Photos of the facility: http://picasaweb.google.com/Plusstudents/PlusPhoto

Furnished dorm-style apartment or room - cost per person is (costs are based on 2010 - therefore are subject to change):

Apartment for 2 people: Euro 990
Apartment for for 3 people: Euro 840

Room for 2 people: Euro 900
Room for 3 people: Euro 780

*IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION, PLEASE INFORM PLUS FLORENCE HOSTEL THAT YOU ARE AN LDM STUDENT. 

Please Note: All prices are subject to change.

Students who choose to arrange their own housing and who choose to look for their own apartment may want to contact the following English speaking real estate agencies:

MILLIGAN & MILLIGAN
Rentals and Sales in Italy
Via degli Alfani 60
50121 Firenze
tel + fax +39 055 2741600
rentals@milligansales.com
info@milligansales.com
www.italy-rentals.com
www.milligansales.com

Housing in Florence.Com
Firenze Immobiliare L.Iandelli
Tax N. 03994390486
Ag. Ruolo 1921
Piazza Salvemini, 7
50122 Florence ( Italy )
Tel. +(39) 349 64 066 85
Tel. +(39) 055 24 0612
http://www.housinginflorence.com

Firenzelodging.it
Part of Lodging & Estates
Via della Fonderia 14
50142 Firenze
Tel. + 39 055 4630638
Fax. + 39 055 4634609
http://www.firenzelodging.it/

EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

As a complement to the academic program, students can participate in activities that are organized by their Student Advisor. Most of these activities are free and fun and they help students discover their surroundings.

Alumni Feedback

“I would definitely recommend this program to other for the great experience I had.  The city is wonderful and the teachers and faculty are very helpful. I had a great time getting to know everyone.  My program and trip were wonderful because of my class experience.”
- Emilee Simpson

“I had a wonderful time and almost didn’t want to leave the program. The professors were wonderfully informed, the content in the classes was fascinating and everyone took an interest in me and my needs. I highly recommend study abroad, but insist that it be must be for a semester. I learned a lot about the language, the culture and the people.”
- Michael Grasso

 

Duration

Summer Session I: May 26 - June 25, 2011

Summer Session II: June 30 - July 30, 2011

Summer Session III: July 29 - August 27, 2011

Application Deadline(s)

March 1 for Session I (June)
April 1 for Session II (July) and Session III (August)

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.6 GPA or higher
• Official transcripts
• 1 letter of recommendation for Summer
• Statement of purpose
• Students must be 18 years

Costs

NY Residents & CCIS Member School Students:

Program I: Intensive Italian Language (only)  
4-week session (6 credits): $2,250 (*Costs reflect 2010 costs and are therefore subject to change)
2 Summer Sessions (12 credits): $3,725 (*Costs reflect 2010 costs and are therefore subject to change)

Program II: Liberal Arts/Studio Art (combination of any two courses)
4-week session (6 credits):  $3,450 / 4-week session (3 credits): $2,400 (*Costs reflect 2010 costs and are therefore subject to change)

2 Summer Sessions (12 credits): $5,925 / 2 Summer sessions (6 credits): $4,025 (*Costs reflect 2010 costs and are therefore subject to change)

Studio Art Workshops (4 weeks – 6 credits): $4,400
(*Costs reflect 2010 costs and are therefore subject to change)

*Non-NY Residents should contact the College of Staten Island for the cost information.

Costs Included

Tuition and administrative fees, program related activities, orientation in US and Italy, sickness and accident insurance

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($1,000 - $1,350 approx.), textbooks ($80 per course approx.), housing ($800-$2,250 approx.), meals ($700 approx), personal expenses ($700 approx.), art equipment & supplies ($100-$200 approx), optional field trips ($300-$900), and school of record fee ($300 approx.) - Non CUNY/CCIS if applicable. (*Costs reflect 2010 costs and are therefore subject to change)

 

Tuition Payment Deadlines:
For Summer Programs:
May 1 – Session I (June)
June 1 – Session II (July)
July 1 – Session III (August)

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• Wikipedia - Florence

 

Submit Application Materials To:

College of Staten Island/CUNY
Center for International Service
Building 2A, Room 206
2800 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 982-2100
(718) 982-2108 (fax)
StudyAB@csi.cuny.edu
http://www.csi.cuny.edu/international

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

CCIS APPLICATION PACKAGE AND INSTRUCTIONS

Application Deadlines:
June: March 1
July: March 15
August: March 15

Please note:
Academic Level: Undergraduate
No previous knowledge of Italian is required.

Note:  
Students from CCIS member institutions apply through home campus; students from non-member institutions apply through Broome Community College/SUNY or other appropriate CCIS member institutions. 

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.