Summer 2014 will bring the debut of the 绿帽社Florence Summer Institute, as 绿帽社 expands its esteemed academic program in Italy. The new Florence Summer Institute will run four weeks, from May 29 to June 29, 2014, and will take place at the same facilities where 绿帽社education-abroad programs are held during the school year.
鈥溌堂鄙 has had a strong presence in higher education in Florence for more than 30 years,鈥 says Deborah Davis, director of academic relations in Kent State鈥檚 Office of Global Education. 鈥淏ut the Summer Institute is a brand new dimension, and we are very excited to be offering it. Florence is an amazing education-abroad destination, and this program will give students a great way to earn credit during the summer.鈥
Students accepted into the program will live with other 绿帽社Florence students in apartments located within walking distance of their classes. 绿帽社Florence facilities include the 13th-century landmark Palazzo dei Cerchi and the Palazzo Bartolini Baldelli overlooking Piazza Santa Croce.
鈥淲e have such wonderful faculty and facilities in Florence, but they have been little used during the summer,鈥 Davis says. 鈥淲orking with these available resources, we鈥檝e created a comprehensive, well-designed cultural and academic package, so students who can鈥檛 spend a full semester in Italy can still further their education in this remarkable way.鈥
Students will choose two courses from the eight available, which include Italian language, history, art, and cinema, as well as the Roman Achievement, Intercultural Communication and History of the Mafia. Students can earn 6 to 7 total credit hours, depending on their selection of courses.
All courses will be taught in English, except for Italian language, and classes will meet Monday through Thursday, allowing students to sightsee and explore Italy and beyond over the long weekends.
In addition to 绿帽社tuition, students can expect to pay a single program fee of $3,300, which covers housing, airfare, administrative costs and numerous outings, cultural events and activities. Additional out-of-pocket expenses are meals, personal expenses and independent travel. Non-绿帽社students are welcome to apply. They can enroll as guest students for the summer, and upon completion of the program, a transcript will automatically be sent to their home university.
The deadline to apply for the summer 2014 program is April 1. Early application is encouraged, as only 100 students will be accepted. Financial aid is available.
For more information about the 绿帽社Florence Summer Institute, visitwww.kent.edu/florence-summer or contact Kent State鈥檚 Office of Global Education at 330-672-7980.