Location:

Florence, Italy

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

Choose from two course options, Intensive Fashion Design or Italian Industrial Design, and earn six credits with this summer program. You can count on your courses taking advantage of the rich cultural and historical treasures of Florence as well as integrating class time with visits to museums, galleries, and design studios.

If you're looking for some creative inspiration this summer, the Accademia Italiana will provide you with an incomparable experience. The Accademia is located right in the midst of Florence's Renaissance splendor, and within minutes of some of the city's world-famous galleries, fashion houses, museums, and architectural marvels.

Arcadia University opens the doors to new experiences, different academic learning, people, cultures and perspectives so you can build your own lifelong learning and memories:

• Explore a new world – excursions, activities, events, …
• Get to know yourself - then change! Gain a new view of the world and your place in it.
• Rely on us for support: 9 centers covering 11 countries worldwide
• Boost your résumé – employers AND graduate schools.

Setting Description:

Through its long history, Florence has been graced by some of the world's most original and creative luminaries. Michelangelo, Dante, Fermi, Da Vinci, Marconi, and Galileo are just some of the names that are memorialized in stone tablets along the walls of the Church of Santa Croce. You can count on your courses taking advantage of the rich cultural and historical treasures of Florence as well as integrating class time with visits to museums, galleries, and design studios. Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses. Here is a sampling of Arcadia's Excursions - for a complete list, please visit our website. ·      Amalfi Coast ·      Film Festivals ·      Trip to Roman Baths and Wine Vineyards ·      Explore Agriturismo, Outdoor Markets, Food and Flavors ·      and more...

Cost:

Visit our website to find out more about tuition costs and what's included when studying abroad with Arcadia

Additional Program Information

Requirements:

2.5 - Recommended 2.5 - For Consideration

Scholarships:

Yes

Scholarships Description:

Every dollar helps! Check out our website for different funding sources for study abroad...