Instead of concentrating an entire semester in either Florence or Tuscania, experience both Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici sites with the Two Italies program! Walking to classes in Florence’s historical center, the entirety of which is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, LdM students enjoy jewels of the city and marvel at its beauty. Owing to Tuscania’s smaller size and its unique geography, students are immersed in a typical Italian environment where they interact closely with the local community. By living and studying in both the city and Italian countryside, students learn to recognize local and regional differences, and gain a more complex understanding of contemporary Italy.

A set schedule of five courses introduces students to Italian language and culture, Florence’s ancient roots, wine business and marketing, philosophical and psychological approaches to the subject of happiness, and global development of sustainable food sources. This program is ideal for undergraduates who want to fulfill general education requirements abroad.

Terms Available: Fall Semester, Spring Semester

COURSES
Florence

LdM Housing makes the transition to life in Italy easier by offering a range of free services for those who choose Italy as their home away from home. LdM Applicants who secure housing through LdM are given the opportunity to express preferences as well as needs in their LdM Housing Application.

Students attending LdM have the option to live in shared apartments. This is the most popular housing option and is ideal for those who want to live a more independent lifestyle. A standard LdM apartment assignment consists of a double occupancy bedroom (two single beds in the same room) within a shared apartment. Single occupancy bedrooms within a shared apartment are available upon request but limited in number; therefore, students should remain open to placement in a double occupancy bedroom. However, given the continued surge in demand for accommodations, including student housing, LdM notes that it might be necessary to place some students in alternative housing options, which may include LdM-designated rooms (single or double only) in a student hotel or hostel.

LdM students also have the option to live in a homestay with local Italians. This housing option is ideal for those who want to practice the language and learn about Italian family life and customs. As part of an Italian household, students directly participate in Italian daily life and build relationships with their hosts. Like the student apartment housing option, LdM homestay assignments typically consist of a double occupancy bedroom within a shared apartment. Single occupancy bedrooms within a shared apartment are available upon request but limited in number.

Students are not obligated to choose housing through LdM; however, some home institutions require study abroad students to live in LdM housing. If you are interested in finding accommodations independently, please consult your home institution.