Italy: Three Cities Semester

Lorenzo de'Medici – The Italian International Institute in Florence

Course Offerings

This Lorenzo de' Medici semester-long program allows students to retrace the steps of Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance cultures by living and studying in three cities which embody these civilizations in all their richness and splendor: Tuscania, Rome and either Florence or Venice. Students spend one month in Tuscania followed by one month in Rome, and if they are on the program for the Fall semester, they finish their experience in Florence while for the Spring semester it is in Venice. They follow a structured and integrated program of five 3-credit courses, which together comprise both a unique investigation into the roots of Western civilization and a solid grounding in Italian language and culture. Students' living and learning in the three locations is closely supported by LdM's expert and experienced team of advisors, support staff and faculty.  

Please consult the following website for updated information on the Three Cities Program:
www.lorenzodemedici.org/florence/

Requirements: A 2.6 GPA is required, and official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are necessary for admission to the program.
The program has no special prerequisites, and is designed for anyone interested in experiencing the three locations and learning about Western culture. Language of Instruction: ENGLISH

 

 

 

 

Student Life

Students who choose this option are able to spend quality time in all three magnificent locations: Tuscania, Rome, and Florence. The group that participates in this course will create a community that will share their experiences as they become a part of each area of Italy. All of the locations are rich in what they have to offer and they express the very interesting and very different faces of Italy. This is a unique educational and personal experience!

Housing

Housing is not included in the Program cost. The housing described below is for all three locations of the program: Tuscania, Rome, and either Florence or Venice.

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. Depending on their request, students will be assigned to a spot in a single or a double room in a furnished apartment that is to be shared with other students enrolled at LdM. Please note that because the Three Cities is a particular program and single rooms are rare, it is not possible to guarantee that a single room is always available in each city. For this reason, housing costs for the single rooms are paid on a per-city basis.

APARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Apartments are furnished and equipped with bed linen, basic pots and pans, kitchen utensils, washing machine and Tv. Towels are generally not-included in the apartment and we recommend students to bring their own set of towels to Italy with them. Although apartments are of the same standard and have similar facilities, no two apartments are alike. The student shared apartments are usually suitable for a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 6 persons. They are not all located in the same building, but within walking distance from the school facilities.

*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:

• Double bedroom: U.S. $ 3,300 (approx)

Please Note: All prices are subject to change.

 

Duration

Fall: September 1 - December 10, 2010
Spring: January 26 - May 6, 2011

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: April 15
Spring: October 1

Financial Aid

Please check out the following websites for scholarship opportunities:

• www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp
• www.niaf.org
• www.osia.org/public/scholarships/grants.asp
• www.osia.org
• www.columbuscitizensfd.org/scollege.shtml
• www.columbuscitizensfd.org

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.6 GPA or higher
• Official transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation for Semester
• Statement of purpose
• Students must be 18 years

Language

English

Costs

NY Residents & CCIS Member School Students:
Semester Fee for the Three Cities Program:
$8,150 Students take five courses for a total of 15 credits.

*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, books, housing, meals, personal costs, and school of record fee - Non CUNY/CCIS if applicable.
Note: Students from CCIS member institutions apply through home campus; students from non-member institutions enroll through Broome Community College/SUNY or other appropriate CCIS member institution.

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.

 

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:
Semester Programs:
April 15 – Fall Semester
October 1 – Spring Semester

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.