Italian language and culture in Florence, Italy

Summer ADeparture date from the US: May

12 , 2012Return Date: June 23, 2012Faculty Director: Mrs Spina

mspina@mail.ucf.edu

How much does it cost and what is included?

• Estimated cost of $ 3,435 for 6 weeks includes:

– Two courses taught in Florence ( 3 classes per week)– Accommodation in apartments– State museums pass– Use of the school gym– Cell phones for free incoming calls– Field trip of 3 days to Rome– Field trip to Cinque Terre– 2 special dinners ( welcome and farewell)– Meal plan of 10 vouchers– Medical insurance

What is not included?• Airfare ( prices vary depending on how

soon students book their ticket and the provider they use)

• Meals not included in the meal plan

• UCF tuition ( the same as you would pay if you were taking classes on Campus)

• Personal expenses ( those really vary)

Scholarships• There are several scholarships available

at OIS ( Office of International Studies).

• Any scholarship that covers your credit hours in the summer can be applied towards this program.

• One scholarship available only for the Italian Language Program.

CoursesChoice of one grammar class ( placement test

administered in Florence) depending on your UCF level:

• ITA 1120 ( Elementary I)• ITA 1121 ( Elementary II)• ITA 2200 ( Intermediate I)• ITA 2201 ( Intermediate II)For all students• A culture course/field study TBD• Possibility of independent studies for students minoring

in Italian.

Advantages of classes taken in Italy

• You always have a long weekend to go away.

• The Field Study class will not be in a classroom, so it allows you to explore the city.

• If you pursue a Minor in Italian, you will get a lot of credits in just 6 weeks!

Accommodation • Housing in Students apartments in Florence

(single rooms at extra charge). • Hotel in Rome

Meals• You get 10 free meals at Ganzo, a

student-run restaurant nearby.

• There are numerous markets and near by for the best tasting, fresh food.

• There are many little café shops and places to eat a good meal.

Excursions included in the cost of the program

• Field trip to Cinque Terre.

3 days ( 2 nights) in Rome)

Travel to different cities and explore everything!

Chianti

Pisa

Venice

There are so many amazing things to see!

Email me if you want help planning your study abroad experience:

jessica-ortega.ucf@knights.ucf.edu