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Palazzi Florence Association for International Education offers flexible opportunities for diverse student bodies that seek to broaden their academic experiences in Italy. The below types of programs and studies at Palazzi all feature flexibility to meet pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, career development, service learning as well as pre-college requests. A city that challenges the concepts of past, present, and future, Florence, a European capital of art, history, and culture, is the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany. Its central position makes it a unique portal; it is located an hour from Bologna, an hour and a half from Rome, and 2 hours from Milan by train. Florence has changed global and western thought considering its revolutionary impact
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through the first banking systems, the widening of architectural and artistic perspectives during the Renaissance, and modern political science and philosophy. The city is an excellent compass for navigating Italian culture while Florence today, with its unique characteristics coupled with a primary position in international and Italian tourism, economy, and culture, is an intriguing example of how past, present, and future blend together in a stimulating European context. Students seeking to study in Florence find themselves immersed in an environment where all areas of human experience and study offer continuous and multi-fold opportunities to learn and be profoundly changed by the life and activity occurring here. |
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Students seeking study abroad experiences have access to all schools and departments at Florence University of the Arts. The benefits to studying abroad at FUA begin with the flexibility of the institution's academic sessions offered throughout the year to students seeking semester, quarter, short program, January intersession, or various summer options. An exceptionally broad and stimulating curriculum is available through diverse areas of studies and academic disciplines. In addition to academics, studying abroad with FUA features several experiential components such as educational fieldtrips, getting involved in the local culture through community service and volunteer opportunities, as well as extracurricular activities organized by FUA's Student Life and Development Office. US credit is available for all periods of study whether you are from an affiliated or non-affiliated home institution. FUA's dedicated staff assists students through every step of getting them to Florence, from admissions to academics and housing.
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Studying abroad at FUA is characterized by the institution’s efforts in cultural integration. The institution’s position places FUA in direct contact with the city’s culture, movements, and events. The mission is to offer university level academics and services that not only bring about learning, but most importantly an active understanding, participation and contribution to the city by students from all academic fields, personal backgrounds, and nationalities.
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