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 citys historic center, youll 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.

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.

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