Language of instruction: ENGLISH
The Lorenzo de ’Medici Florence Campus is located in the heart of Florence, a city which is a living museum filled with the works of famous painters, sculptors, and architects. Florence is the ideal destination for those interested in studying humanities, art, and Italian language and culture. Extraordinarily rich in history and ancient traditions, the city, with its world-famous artistic heritage, offers the student a wide spectrum of cultural events throughout the year. As a thriving economic center with particular strengths in the fashion, luxury goods and tourist sectors, the city of Florence also offers its inhabitants the chance to investigate myriad aspects of the contemporary Italian world. In addition, Florence is an excellent location for access to other sites and cities in Tuscany, Italy and Europe.
SEE THE WORLD FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE!
Lorenzo de’ Medici is a private educational institution located in fifteen 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 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 FLORENCE CAMPUS 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.
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. The courses offered cover many different disciplines to meet varied student needs. No previous knowledge of Italian is required. The language of instruction is English, with the exception of the language classes and one or two courses designated, "in Italian." Classes are small, with strong emphasis placed on student-faculty interaction.
Students elect one of the following two programs for the Fall/Spring semesters:
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SCHEDULED COURSES, PLEASE CONSULT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://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 ARTSThe 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 DESIGNThe School of Design includes the following subject areas: Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Jewelry Design.
SCHOOL OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTUREThe School of Italian Language and Culture includes the following subject areas: Italian Language, Italian Language and Culture.
Lorenzo de’ Medici is committed to helping students realize their potential, providing high quality education that will enable students to interact successfully with the community worldwide. - LdM Mission
Fall: September 1 - December 18, 2010
Spring: January 26 - May 14, 2011
Fall: April 15
Spring: October 1
Please check out the following websites for scholarship opportunities:
| Program I - Super-Intensive Italian: | |
| Semester Fee: | $5,200 |
| Program II - Liberal & Studio Arts: | |
| Semester Fee: | $8,050 |
| Academic Year: | $14,800 |
| Program III - LdM-NCRC International Conflict Transformation Certificate | $8350 |
*Non-NY Residents should contact the College of Staten Island for the cost information.
Tuition and administrative fees, program related activities, orientation in US and Italy, sickness and accident insurance
Airfare ($1,000 - $1,500 approx.), textbooks ($400 approx.), housing ($2,800-$6,600 approx.), meals ($1,700 (approx), personal expenses ($1,700 approx.), art equipment & supplies ($155 per course approx), optional field trips ($300-$2100), and school of record fee ($300 approx)- Non CUNY/CCIS if applicable.
Tuition Payment Deadlines for Semester Programs:
Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: December 1
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. Highspeed internet is available in the apartments.
Apartment Description:
*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:
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
*IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION, PLEASE INFORM LA CONTESSINA THAT YOU ARE AN LDM STUDENT.
The cost per person is:
Furnished Apartment for 2 people: Euro 4,860
Furnished Apartment for for 3 people: Euro 3,456
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
*IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION, PLEASE INFORM PLUS FLORENCE HOSTEL THAT YOU ARE AN LDM STUDENT.
Furnished dorm-style apartment or room - cost per person is:
Apartment for 2 people: Euro 2,565
Apartment for for 3 people: Euro 2,300
Room for 2 people: Euro 2,330
Room for 3 people: Euro 2,085
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:
Independent Housing through local real estate agencies - cost: $2,800 and above (approx.)
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/
FIELD TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES:
As a complement to the academic program, students can participate in activities that are organized by their Student Advisor within the city of Florence and take day trips to nearby towns (many of the activities are free of cost). Students may also participate in optional field trips to places such as Rome & the Vatican, Urbino, Venice, Cinque Terre, Mantua, Ferrara, Nice & Montecarlo, Arezzo & Cortona & Montepulciano, Pienza, and Sorrento & Capri. These field trips are led by faculty from the school. Field trips are not included in the program cost.
STUDENT CLUBS:
According to the philosophy of the school, Lorenzo de Medici's main focus is the student's personal growth, which can be strongly affected and improved by a cultural experience abroad. For this reason, LdM created and supports the student clubs, where people with the same interests can develop and increase their skills, flair, and background together in a completely different social environment. This full immersion in Italian life, society, and culture is explored through various forms and aspects in order to include as diverse a range of people as possible.
The clubs help in obtaining a good balance between the students' mutual interaction and socialization and their introduction, adjustment to, and participation with the host community. For this reason, LdM will coordinate with the most important and representative local institutions and associations in the different mentioned fields.
Student Clubs include:
This club will provide students with the opportunity to publish their written works on a school blog as well as in a local publication (in English). The club will also provide information about publishing opportunities in the U.S. Since some of these magazines are also interested in pictures, feel free to join the club even if you're not a writer!
This club will accompany students to discover and revitalize some historical and famous dances, such as the Tango and Latin American dances. The main goal of the club is to provide students with a basic knowledge of the subject, through dance lessons held by local teachers.
The aim of this club is to introduce students to the current and historical Italian and European movie scene and its analogies and diversities with the American and International ones. The program will include film selections, in co-operation with some of the most important Cinema Associations in Florence, and information about upcoming events, festivals and reviews related to the subject.
The main goal of the LdM Sound Club is to provide students with a taste of the Italian and European musical scene and its analogies and diversities with the American one. This sound experience will include several different aspects: free concerts selected from the best musical events in town, the opportunity to sing in choirs, the opportunity to play live music at venues in Florence and updated information about ongoing concerts and music festivals.
Scuola Lorenzo de' Medici has always been in the forefront in the campaign against racism, discrimination and intolerance. For this reason, the club's main goal will be to allow LdM students to join the Italian volunteer community and connect them with the Italian social life.
This club will try to help students experience and observe Italian everyday life and culture through the camera lens. Students' previous background and knowledge of the subject will be stimulated by researching, creating and developing a photography project related to the main thematic areas. These will be shown, after a preliminary selection, in the LDM Photography Exhibit.
This club will provide students with an idea of the role of sports in contemporary Italian society. The goal of this club is to introduce our students to the local sporting environment and culture with information about upcoming events and competitions regarding the most important disciplines and the most representative sporting clubs in town, and through sporting events for students arranged by LdM.
This club will try to help students to discover, understand and experience an important and sometimes misunderstood aspect of the Italian everyday life and culture: the art of drinking. This "art" will be shown from a critical and responsible prospective, through an historical and technical explanation about the meaning of wine in Mediterranean culture, and through tasting experience.
Note: If you are interested in summer study abroad in Florence, see the list of summer program options.
“I gained a greater perspective of how people in other countries live. I was exposed to so much culture and completely immersed in Italian life. I would highly recommend this program to other students. Florence is a great city with great people, you get the city feeling but it is still small enough to walk everywhere.”
- Alyssa Nocerino
“Study Abroad is an amazing experience. I think every college student should take part in a program. It is truly a pivotal moment in my life. This experience gave me the strength to battle my insecurities about traveling abroad. I met some wonderful people and made several friends while abroad. This experience helped me grow spiritually and intellectually. My advice to future students would be to enter the program with an open mind and have no limitations. Let the program influences your experience and explore as much as possible.”
- Kevin Calisto
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
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.
CCIS Florence Study Program Sponsor:
College of Staten Island/CUNY
Ann Helm, Director
The Center for International Service
View CUNY Study Abroad Programs for more info.
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