- Italy
- Florence
About Program
Spend 3 weeks this May studying Wine Marketing abroad in Florence, Italy! Earn 3 semester credits through a Wine Marketing course taught in English through Fairfield University
Stay in a double room in a hotel in the Barolo region for one week and in apartments for two weeks. Breakfast and lunch are included at the hotel and 14 vouchers for breakfast and dinner are included while in Florence.
The first week, with the collaboration and hospitality of the Wine Bank and Slow Food’s Slow Wine, classes are taught in Pollenzo in the UNESCO Heritage Castle in the Langhe (Barolo area), while the other two weeks are held in Florence at the Richmond Study Center with trips to the Chianti Region. Various visits to wineries vineyards are all included.
An optional weekend trip to Rome is available; an optional 3-day trip to Venice is also offered. Students on these trips can earn an additional 1-credit through an Intro to Italian Art class.
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Accessibility Support
Impact
Sustainability
Program Highlights
- Courses taught in a UNESCO World Heritage castle in the Barolo wine district.
- Field trips to wineries and vineyards.
- Optional visits to Rome and Venice.
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.
Questions & Answers
Location
Gelato festival is April should be enough to get your attention, but this won't be the only thing that keeps you coming back for more. Florence sits in the Tuscany region and is regarded for its artistic history and worldly views.
