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summer 2013 study abroad i n f loren ce italy e 2013 summer academic sessions and programs offered at fua florence university of the arts www.fua.it www.palazziflorence.com

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academic summer at fua 2013 study abroad in florence italy fua summer benefits for study abroad students · flexibility short terms offer three or four-week sessions for academic credit for students who can commit shorter periods of time to studying abroad longer terms may last for 6 weeks or a full 12 week summer semester for students who can commit more time to an experience abroad · stimulating curriculum each summer session at fua opens up a rich academic offering in diverse areas of study ­ art history fine arts fashion liberal arts sustainable studies wine and culinary studies digital media and visual arts to name a few · discovering destinations 1-week sessions offered for credit or non-credit are held in unique areas such as tuscany and sicily for a deeper insight of these areas and their cultures through challenging academic field research trips · services full access to services created for student life and development as well as extracurricular activities tailored to integrating students to italian culture · service learning volunteer community service and internship opportunities about florence italy during summer study abroad at fua students will experience one of europe s most breathtaking cities renown for the renaissance movement just two hours by train from rome and 3 hours from milan florence is located in the heart of the tuscan region that is home also to the italian gems of siena livorno lucca and pisa an hour train ride provides access to the tuscan coastline along the mediterranean sea fua facilities are all located in the historic city center which can be entirely explored on foot and is pulsing with museums the headquarters of famous italian brands many of which are florentine fine dining and the myriad of other stimulating cultural activities that the city has to offer getting involved services and opportunities for students · student life and development a fua department offering services to students such as housing counseling on-campus workout room and the following extracurricular activities sports connecting cultures italian family club snapshot photography club music cinema blending student-produced magazine and newsletter and city walks · service learning volunteer community service and internship opportunities in a vast array of fields · eft education field trips day or weekend educational trips in destinations all over italy and europe · ganzo cultural association the gallery and restaurant open to the public operated by apicius students and faculty offers events throughout the year meal plans are available for an inexpensive fresh and gourmet meals free wifi are available all day long to students internship and volunteer oppotunities available · fedora the fedora pastry shop is operated by apicius students and faculty and offers freshly baked pastries and desserts throughout the day internship and volunteer oppotunities available · f_air the florence artist in residence gallery is located at the school of fine arts and features contemporary art exhibitions of italian and international artists internship and volunteer oppotunities available · fly fashion loves you fashion retail store operated by the fast fashion and accessories studies and technology departments internship and volunteer oppotunities available · ccis ingorda corridoio fiorentino additionally the following entities at palazzi offer further services and volunteer opportunities for students the center for contemporary italian studies at squola organizes italian culture activities through the student life department the campus press ingorda offers an exciting array of books and guides on florence and tuscany and the photographic gallery of diva that features exhibitions organized by the diva faculty and students regular summer sessions please note:studentswhowishtoearnmoreuscreditsthanlistedpersessionmustreceiveapprovalfromtheirhomeinstitution.allregularsessioncoursesmaybeselectedfromourdiverseacademicoffering,whichmaybeconsultedonouronlinecourseschedules summer session dates and offered areas of study may be consulted on the last page of this brochure separate detailed brochures are available for our summer highlight programs 1-week sessions cultural introduction to italy summers c d e f · credit load 1 credit · classes are held sunday through saturday · may be added at the beginning of 3-week see 4-week sessions 6-week sessions or the 12-week summer semester these sessions are comprised of field study and travel research in tuscany students travel and research learning on location in destinations unique for their local cultures economies histories and societies lectures visits to historic and contemporary sites tastes of local gastronomy expanded cultural horizons and contact with local culture will directly strengthen and challenge perspectives of italy www.fua.com

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3-week sessions summers i ii iii iv · credit load up to 6 credits approval from home institutions required to earn more than 3 credits per session · classes are held monday through friday students select courses from the regular florence schedule of courses offered during three week sessions · special highlight program the following highlight session is offered on a 3-week basis florence open city three-week sessions offered in all 3-week sessions · credit load up to 15 credits · classes are held monday through friday this program integrates students within the unique culture of local artisanal arts and craftsmanship in florence each 3-week session offers an academic hands-on experience 3 credits alongside florence s artisans in their botteghe and laboratories combined with italian languge study 3 credits the goal is to breathe a fresh contemporary air into the vibrant sphere of traditional crafts and trades in town the 3-week 6 credit program may be repeated in all session dates maximum credit load is 15 summer semester credits please note students wishing to obtain more than 15 credits must seek approval from their home institutions 4-week sessions summers v vi vii viii · credit load up to 7 credits · classes are held monday through friday students select courses from the regular florence schedule of 4-week session courses in addition to a week of field study and travel research · special highlight programs the following two highlight sessions are offered on a 4-week basis please note the programs will be confirmed 2 months prior to the program start date program participants are held responsible for all travel arrangements we highly recommend that participants await program confirmation prior to booking travel four-week photography course on the light of florence and tuscany offered in summer vi · credit load 6 credits · classes are held monday through friday some photography shot on-site in tuscany may be scheduled on weekends this program is designed to explore the unique light and its effect on the architecture and landscapes of tuscany combines one week of on-site shooting in tuscany and three weeks of photography coursework in florence four-week cultural introduction to italy offered in all 4-week sessions · credit load 3 credits please note any 3 credit courses from the general summer schedule may be combined to this program · classes are held sunday through saturday during the week of travel research and three times a week during coursework in florence this 4-week program begins with the 1-week cultural introduction to italy session a week of field study and travel research in tuscany students travel and research learning on location in destinations unique for their local cultures economies histories and societies the following three weeks are held in florence and continue the cultural learning with an emphasis on how italian culture is expressed in the tuscany the entire program is characterized by lectures visits to historic and contemporary sites tastes of local gastronomy expanded cultural horizons and contact with local culture will directly strengthen and challenge perspectives of italy 6-week sessions summers a b · credit load up to 10 credits · classes are held tues-wed-thurs students select from the regular florence schedule of 6-week courses tues-wed-thurs 3-week courses mon-fri or combine classes from the two a 1-week cultural introduction to italy 1 credit session may be added only at the beginning of the 6-week session 12-week summer semester · credit load up to 15 credits · classes are held tues-wed-thurs on a 6-week basis students select from the regular florence schedule of six week courses tues-wed-thurs three week courses mon-fri or combine classes from the two a 1-week cultural introduction to italy 1 credit may be added only at the beginning of the summer semester 13-week program special graduate program 9-week graduate apprenticeship in hospitality offered in two 9-week sessions may 12 to july 13 or june 2 to august 3 · credit load 12 credits · classes are held monday through friday apprenticeship hours are also held over the weekend this graduate level apprenticeship program prepares students for supervisory and management positions in hospitality students choose from four different concentrations all take place at ganzo non-profit cultural assocation and restaurant-art gallery operated by palazzi students open to culinary or hospitality graduates.

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academic calendar summer 2013 3-week sessions classes are held monday through friday summer i sunday may 12 students arrive after 4:00pm monday may 13 orientation/final registration tuesday may 14 classes start friday may 31 classes end saturday june 1 housing check out by 10am summer ii sunday june 2 students arrive after 4:00pm monday june 3 orientation/final registration tuesday june 4 classes start friday june 21 classes end saturday june 22 housing check out by 10am summer iii sunday june 23 students arrive after 4:00pm monday june 24 orientation/final registration tuesday june 25 classes start friday july 12 classes end saturday july 13 housing check out by 10am summer iv sunday july 14 students arrive after 4:00pm monday july 15 orientation/final registration tuesday july 16 classes start friday august 2 classes end saturday august 3 housing check out by 10am 4-week sessions classes are held monday through friday summer v sunday may 5 students arrive rome monday may 6 orientation mon sun may 6-12 cultural introduction to italy sunday may 12 students arrive in florence monday may 13 orientation/final registration tuesday may 14 classes start in florence friday may 31 classes end saturday june 1 housing check out by 10am summer vi sunday may 26 students arrive rome monday may 27 orientation mon sun may 27-june 2 cultural introduction to italy sunday june 2 students arrive in florence monday june 3 orientation/final registration tuesday june 4 classes start in florence friday june 21 classes end saturday june 22 housing check out by 10am summer vii sunday june 16 students arrive rome monday june 17 orientation mon sun june 17-23 cultural introduction to italy sunday june 23 students arrive in florence after 4:00pm monday june 24 orientation/final registration tuesday june 25 classes start in florence friday july 12 classes end saturday july 13 housing check out by 10am summer viii sunday july 7 students arrive rome monday july 8 orientation mon sun july 8-14 cultural introduction to italy sunday july 14 students arrive in florence after 4:00pm monday july 15 orientation/final registration tuesday july 16 classes start in florence friday august 2 classes end saturday august 3 housing check out by 10am 6-week sessions classes are held tue wed thu please note students can also select classes from 3-week schedule monday through friday summer a sunday may 12 students arrive/final registration monday may 13 orientation tuesday may 14 tue wed thu classes start thursday june 20 tue wed thu classes end friday june 21 mon though friday classes end saturday june 22 housing check out by 10am summer b sunday june 23 students arrive after 4:00pm monday june 24 orientation tuesday june 25 tue wed thu classes start thursday august 1 tue wed thu classes end friday august 2 mon though friday classes end saturday august 3 housing check out by 10am 12-week sessions/summer semester classes are held tue wed thu please note students can also select classes from 3-week schedule monday through friday sunday may 12 students arrive monday may 13 orientation /final registration tuesday may 14 tue wed thu classes start thursday august 1 tue wed thu classes end friday august 2 mon though friday classes end saturday august 3 housing check out by 10am 1-week sessions classes are held sunday through saturday summer c sunday may 5 students arrive rome monday may 6 orientation mon sun may 6-12 cultural introduction to italy sunday may 12 classes end summer d sunday may 26 students arrive rome monday may 27 orientation mon sun may 27-june 5 cultural introduction to italy sunday june 2 classes end summer e sunday june 16 students arrive rome monday june 17 orientation mon sun june 17-24 cultural introduction to italy sunday june 23 classes end summer f sunday july 7 students arrive rome monday july 8 orientation mon sun july 8-14 cultural introduction to italy sunday july 14 classes end fua s is the academic component of palazzi florence assocation for international education its academic disciplines are divided according to the following areas/institutions apicius international school of hospitality diva digital imaging and visual arts fast fashion and accessories studies and technology ideas school of interior design environmental architecture and sustainability isb international school of business j school school of journalism communication and publishing sas school of arts and sciences squola center for contemporary italian studies www.fua.it www.palazziflorence.com corso tintori 21-50122 florence italy ph +39 055 0332727 fax 39 055 033 2728 info@fua.it brochure created april 2012

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