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  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Year-Round

Description: Established in 1973, LdM is one of the largest and leading international schools, with centers in Florence, Rome, Tuscania, and Venice. Over 400 course offerings cover a wide range of subjects. LdM currently has a working faculty of approximately 180 dedicated and qualified instructors from Italy and the world. Courses are taught in English and are held throughout the year. LdM encourages a personal growth experience and intercultural exchange.

Highlights:
* Oldest LdM site (since 1973)
* Comprehensive programming
* 15 buildings, centrally located in San Lorenzo area
* Strong connections to the community; many opportunities for community projects
* Partnership with the University of Florence (Italian language conversation exchange, joint archaeology projects) and local businesses, government, and festivals.
* Popular student clubs

Minimum Education: High School

Subject Areas: Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Art/Fine Arts, Arts, Classical Studies, Communications, Creative Writing, Culinary Arts, Culture, Design, Drawing, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Film, Filmmaking, Geography, Graphic Design, History, Interior Design, International Business, International Policy and Diplomacy, International Relations, Italian, Languages / Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Media and Cultural Studies, Music, Nutrition, Painting, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science/Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sculpture, Sociology, Theater, Theater, Drama, Dance and Visual Arts

Cost in US$: inquire for more info

Cost Includes: Tuition for one of the following: - 3 credit elective or 4 credit Italian for January Intersession Program - 12-16 credits or 18 credits Super Intensive Italian for Semester Programs - 3 credit elective for Summer Programs - 12-16 credits or 18 credits Super Intensive Italian per semester for Academic Year Program - 15 credits for One Semester - Three Cities Housing in double occupancy student apartment (except for Tuscania January Intersession; cost in Euro for DBL occupancy in hotel) Utilities up to $75/month Student medical insurance and international assistance, unless otherwise stated 24 hour emergency line to advisors (health issues) Grade report from LdM and if necessary, a United States accredited university transcript from Marist College Welcome and Farewell reception Free mobile telephone rental with SMS broadcast messaging Internet access Pre-departure guide On-site orientation Student services including cultural and social events (some for additional fees) Special interest clubs (some require additional fees) On-campus library facilities Post-program evaluation Access to an LdM Advisor Revenue stamp and assistance in preparing documents for Permit of Stay Advice on acquiring a VISA

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. .

Typical Living Arrangements: Apartment/Flat and Other

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10

Scholarships Are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is Rolling

Lorenzo de' Medici's Mission Statement: Lorenzo de' Medici is committed to helping students realize their own potential, providing a quality education that will enable them to interact successfully with the community worldwide. The School aims to excite and enable students to experience a first class educational and social environment which enlarges their minds, stimulates their talent, and emphasizes the importance of values and the pursuit of knowledge. We also seek to develop real, multi-disciplinary projects in our classes that involve as many of our departments as possible. In this way, we prepare our students to face the actual challenges of their respective fields. Students obtain truly relevant work-related experience by collaborating with colleagues both inside and outside of their specific areas of interest. Then, the results of this collaboration are presented externally for public appreciation and expert evaluation.

Year Founded: 1973