FLORENCE: Lorenzo de’ Medici

Florence, Italy

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Dates
  • Fall Semester - Late August - Mid December
  • Spring Semester - Late January - Mid May
  • Summer 1 Semester - Late May - Mid June
  • Summer 2 Semester - Late June - Late July

Application Deadline
  • Fall Semester - March 1
  • Spring Semester - October 1
  • Summer 1 Semester - March 1
  • Summer 2 Semester - March 1, 2013

Description

Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)

LdM centrally located in the San Lorenzo area offers students the opportunity to take art, social science, fashion, Italian language, and many other course offerings while studying in historic Florence.

Courses
  • Semester: Students enroll in one language course and 3 other elective courses for a total of 16 NU credits. Students can choose from the following Schools at LdM:
  1. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES - The School of Arts and Sciences includes the following departments: Anthropology, Art History, Classical Studies, Communications, Gender Studies, Geography and Environmental Science, History, History of Architecture, International Business, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Cinema and Theatre Studies, Nutrition and Health, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Political Science and International Studies, Psychology, and Sociology.
  2. SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS, MEDIA AND FASHION DESIGN - The school of Creative Arts, Media and Fashion Design includes the following departments: Fashion Design, Film, Video and Multimedia Production, Graphic Arts, Interior Design, Jewelry, Painting, Drawing and Mixed Media, Performing Arts, Photography, Printmaking, Restoration, Sculpture and Ceramics.
  3. SCHOOL OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE - The School of Italian Language and Culture includes the following departments: Italian Language, Italian Language and Culture.
  • Summer: Students enroll in two courses for a total of 8 NU Credits

Tentative Spring 2013 Course Schedule available here

Tentative Summer 1 2013 Course Schedule available here

Tentative Summer 2 2013 Courses available here

Tentative Fall 2013 Courses available here

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Host University

Florence is the oldest LdM site (since 1973) that offers comprehensive academic programs. LdM consists of 15 buildings, centrally located in the San Lorenzo area and LdM has strong connections to the community; which provides many opportunities for community projects. LdM also has a partnership with the University of Florence (Italian language conversation exchange, joint archaeology projects) and local businesses, government, and festivals. All courses are taught in English with the exception of the Language courses.

Eligibility Requirements
  • 2 completed terms at NU, one of which may be a summer term
  • GPA of at least 2.8
  • Transfer students and spring admits, please contact OISP for eligibility

Application Procedure

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Cost

Fall 2013 or Spring 2014: $20,490

Includes: Northeastern University (NU) tuition for 16 NU credits ($20,390), and 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance ($100). Students are responsible for all other expenses, including housing and other non-academic costs for which they will be billed directly by the program provider or host institution. NU tuition will cover lab fees abroad, however NU tuition does not cover materials, equipment or field trips. Please consult the relevant course syllabus for a general idea of what is required for each class, though some details may change over time. Costs vary from term to term. Students are also responsible for arranging and purchasing their own flights.

Summer 1 2013: $9,930

Includes: Northeastern University (NU) tuition for 8 NU credits ($9,830), and 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance ($100). Students are responsible for all other expenses, including housing and other non-academic costs for which they will be billed directly by the program provider or host institution.NU tuition will cover lab fees abroad, however NU tuition does not cover materials, equipment or field trips. Please consult the relevant course syllabus for a general idea of what is required for each class, though some details may change over time. Costs vary from term to term. Students are also responsible for arranging and purchasing their own flights.

Summer 2 2013: $9,930

Includes: Northeastern University (NU) tuition for 8 NU credits ($9,830), and 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance ($100). Students are responsible for all other expenses, including housing and other non-academic costs for which they will be billed directly by the program provider or host institution. NU tuition will cover lab fees abroad, however NU tuition does not cover materials, equipment or field trips. Please consult the relevant course syllabus for a general idea of what is required for each class, though some details may change over time. Costs vary from term to term.Students are also responsible for arranging and purchasing their own flights.

Italy, Florence: Lorenzo de Medici Study Abroad Program Budget (Summer)

 

Accommodations

Students live in apartment-style residences around the city of Florence with other study abroad students. Meals are not included; however, the farmer's market runs daily and the shops around the city provide ample opportunities for food shopping.

Destination

As the birthplace of modern humanism, naturalistic arts and scientific inquiry, Florence was the cradle of Renaissance civilization, the place where Dante, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli and Galileo changed for ever the way we see the world. For centuries travelers and admirers of the arts and culture have fallen in love with this city, called Firenze in the Italian language, and the undulating countryside that surrounds it. Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is the ideal destination for those interested in studying humanities, the arts, Italian language and culture or design. Extraordinarily rich in history and ancient traditions, Firenze, with its world-famous artistic heritage, offers the study abroad student a wide spectrum of cultural events throughout the year. The city is also known for its exceptional cuisine, characteristic restaurants, ice cream parlors, wine bars, elegant shops, artistic workshops and traditional markets. As a thriving economic center with particular strengths in the fashion, design, luxury goods and tourist sectors, the city of Florence also offers its inhabitants the chance to investigate a myriad of aspects of the contemporary Italian world. In addition, Florence is an excellent location for access to other sites and cities in Tuscany, Italy and Europe.