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CIEE Open Campus Block in Florence, Italy (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Italian Housing Options: Apartment (shared)
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accounting, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Chemistry, Child Development, Classical Studies, Communications, Creative Writing, Culture, Design, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship, European Studies, Fashion Design, Film, Film & Media Study, Finance, Gender Studies, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, International Business, International Relations, Internships, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Nutrition, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations, Religion/Theology, Service Learning, Social Science, Sociology, Studio Arts, Tourism, Urban Studies, Writing Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Open Campus Block

Florence, Italy

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Program Overview

Your Open Campus Block program in Florence offers the flexibility to shape your study abroad experience while living in one of Italy’s most artistic cities. You’ll enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Outside the classroom, immerse yourself in Florentine culture through co-curricular and extracurricular activities like visiting Renaissance masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery, climbing to the top of the Duomo, sampling authentic Tuscan cuisine, and wandering the charming streets and piazzas. It’s a study abroad experience surrounded by the art, history, and traditions that define Florence. 

Unique Experiences

Indulge in Buontalenti gelato

the first gelato ever created right in Florence

Discover historic treasures

such as the Duomo, Pitti Palace, and Boboli Gardens

Stop by Piazzale Michelangelo

to enjoy sweeping, breathtaking views of Florence’s skyline

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Program Highlights

  • Unmatched Flexibility: Spend one, two, or three consecutive 6-week blocks in the same host city or travel between cities for a comparative cultural experience. 
  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major. 
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes. 
  • Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience. 
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit academic project that aligns with your goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements.
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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Florence will open doors for you to explore Italy's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities:

  • Visit a traditional working vineyard and olive grove, with an in-depth description of wine and oil production, promotion, and distribution 
  • Explore smaller historical cities in Tuscany such as Lucca, Siena, or Volterra 
  • Take in Florence from the water while rafting along the historic Arno River

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

Santa Maria Novella Church in Florence

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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