Gap Program: Art and Photography in Italy

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Lucca

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Start any Monday!

Description: The Locations
If you love art and culture, what better place to study Italian than Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to a wealth of museums, churches, and historical sites. Now that Florentines have banished autos from most of the city's historic center, you'll find it a pleasant and fascinating city to explore on foot.

For a classic Tuscan experience, we recommend Lucca, a tidy gem of a town still encased within its famous Patrician walls. Enjoy the relaxed pace while you explore this lovely blend of ancient and modern Italy. It is only one hour from Florence and thirty minutes from Pisa and the sea.

The Language Institute
Established in 1980 by an association of Italian language teachers, the language center brings to its students a wealth of experience and research in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language. Courses vary in length, level, and teaching method to satisfy a variety of student needs. The campuses are centrally located in each town, often in historic buildings such as the Palazzo Borghese, a 16th century renaissance palace in Florence.

The Classes
These programs incorporate Italian culture and customs into the framework of an active communicative curriculum. Group courses have between 4 to 12 students of all ages and nationalities. At the end of your course, you can request a certificate of attendance, stating the length of the course and your language ability level.

Cultural Activities
The language institute offers many cultural activities. Some of them, like screenings of Italian films, are free of charge. For other options, you might want to budget a little extra. These options vary depending on the location of the school, but can include: art history lessons, exploring Etruscan archeological sites, day trips to nearby towns, lessons on garden architecture with visits to Villa gardens, concerts, and classes on Tuscan cooking and wine-tasting.

Accommodations
Stay with a welcoming Italian host! You will have a private room and breakfast provided by your family. Dinner with your hosts can be arranged at an additional fee. Homes are easily reached by walking or by public transportation, usually within 30 minutes.

Highlights: Special Option: Photography Workshops or Art Classes!
Capture the beauty of Florence and the surrounding landscapes in photographs or artwork that reflect your individual experience in a creative, artistic, and professional way. Call for details and additional options!

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 4,900 USD (F)/5,150 USD (L) for 12 weeks; 4 weeks to 12 months possible

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Andeo-International Homestays's Mission Statement: Andeo-International Homestays is a non-profit organization specializing in short-term homestay programs since 1981. We design programs for students, teachers and families who are excited about developing friendships that span the globe. We work with carefully selected foreign organizations that are experienced and respected in the areas of homestays and exchange programs. Together, we coordinate all of the elements essential to a successful homestay: careful selection and matching, preparation, support and follow-up. We offer summer immersion homestay programs for high school students in Spain, France, Mexico, and Germany. We also offer programs that combine a homestay with classes, volunteer opportunities and activities in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, France, Germany and Japan. No matter which program you choose, you are sure to discover a world of new friends and adventures!

Year Founded: 1981