Italy, Florence
www.saci-florence.org
Apply early. Students are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
Studio Arts Center International (SACI) was founded by an American artists to offer study abroad students the opportunity to live and study in Florence, Italy, surrounded by the treasures of Medieval, Renaissance, and contemporary Europe. SACI is an active member of the Florentine community, exhibiting current artists and helping to conserve and restore precious paintings and buildings. Courses are taught in English and focus on art and architecture. Most art courses are available in beginning through advanced levels. There is also a selection of Italian language and culture classes, which students are encouraged to take. Some classes include field trips around Florence and Italy.
Students take a wide variety of studio and academic courses at multiple levels. Some examples of subjects include sculpture, graphic design, architecture, photography, art history, creative writing, art conservation, and Italian cinema.
Courses taken abroad may satisfy college and departmental core requirements. Students should consult with their advisor to discuss the specific requirements that may be satisfied abroad.
Located in the Tuscany region of Italy, Florence is filled with museums, outdoor markets, and shops, attracting tourists from all over the world. You will find vendors haggling over the price of food and goods, the smells of Italian cooking, the charm of the local people, and the beautiful Renaissance art throughout the city. The city is one of Italy's most atmospheric and pleasant, retaining a strong resemblance to the small late-medieval center that greatly contributed to Europe's cultural and political development.
Founded in 1975, and located in the heart of Florence, Studio Art Centers International (SACI) is geared for students seeking excellence in studio art and liberal arts at the university level. SACI is recognized as one of the leading overseas institutions in the areas of studio art, art history, art conservation, and Italian language and culture.
Students live with other SACI students in residential apartments throughout the city of Florence. The apartments are fully furnished and students are responsible for cooking their own meals (meals are not included).
Full-time Northeastern student, 2.75 GPA, and middler (third) year or above.
Applications are available at OISP, 10 BV.
$21,400 per Semester for the 2009/2010 academic year. Includes: tuition, housing, orientation, and round-trip airfare via Boston. Meals and lab fees are not included.
"Best experience in my life yet!"
Danielle Knapp, Fall 2004
