- Italy
- Florence
About Program
Spend the summer in the classic city of Florence, Italy with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 10 credits from Fairfield University. Courses are taught in English or Italian with no previous Italian language study required.
Live in a student apartment in the center of the city. Apartments come with a fully-equipped kitchen and bathroom, and access to a washing machine. Homestays are available for students on the 7-week program. Meal vouchers are included and are a program highlight.
In Florence, you’ll enjoy cultural activities such as:
• Museum visits
• Concerts, operas and ballets
• Cheese tasting
• Gelato tasting
• Food and wine pairing
• Day trips to Pisa, Cinque Terre, Siena and the Tuscan coast.
An optional 3-day trip to Rome and an optional 3-day visit to Venice are available. A 2-night tour of London, England is available to students on the AIFS Flight Package.
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Accessibility Support
Impact
Sustainability
Program Highlights
- Earn up to 10 credits and transcript issued by Fairfield University
- Meal vouchers included - with nearly 100% of AIFS summer students rating the meal plan as "excellent"
- No previous Italian language study required
- Internship opportunities available
- Day trips to places such as Pisa, Siena and Lucca
Scholarships
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support
We believe a study abroad experience is an essential component of well-rounded university education and we are committed to providing financial assistance to as many students as possible in support of their goal to study abroad. AIFS also offers internship and study abroad + internship blended programs to support the development of personal and professional skills.