
Italy is renowned for its high-quality products, labeled "Made in Italy." From fashion and design to food, you'll study the industries that thrive on the importance of this label and gain an appreciation for the value of one-of-a-kind items in a mass-produced world. Your courses emphasize key concepts such as beauty, aesthetics, quality, and craftsmanship through a comprehensive and practical examination of the cultural, economic, and historical factors that contribute to that famous "Italian style."
Florence
6/23/16 - 7/22/16
$5,395
3
Closed
6/1/16
High School Graduate
All Levels
2.5
Choose 1 or 2 elective courses; courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. If you choose the 1-course option, you’ll earn 3 credits (up to 45 contact hours); if you choose the 2-course option, you’ll earn 6 credits (up to 90 contact hours).
Classes meet Monday-Thursday for 2.5-3 hours each. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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The Great Masters: Leonardo, Michelangelo & Raphael | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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The Culture of Food & Wine in Italy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Fashion Marketing & Merchandising | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Beginning Italian I | 100 | It | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Fashion Marketing & Merchandising | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Florence. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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June 23
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Florence airport (FLR, "Amerigo Vespucci") on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Eligible students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
June 24
|
Orientation
MANDATORY CEA Orientation will be held. |
June 25
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Excursion
Included Daytrip CEA Excursion to Siena with our Welcome Lunch. |
June 26
|
Orientation
Art History Walking Tour of Florence. |
June 27
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA on this day. |
July 08 - 09
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Excursion
Included Overnight CEA Excursion to Venice. |
July 21
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Classes End
Last day of classes at CEA. |
July 22
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Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than 12:00 noon on this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.