Florence: Art History, Studio Art & Italian

  Italy

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Florence

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June 29 - July 27, 2010

Description: Pre-college Program: Studio Art, Art History, Italian Language, Fashion Design and Cuisine

Our summer program in Florence, Italy, is designed for students completing grades 9-12 and focuses on Art History, Studio Art and Italian Language. Art History classes will take place in the morning. In the afternoons, students will choose among the following options: Drawing, Oil Painting, Sketching, Fashion Design, Survey of Italian Cinema, Tuscan Cuisine, Mixed Media or Italian language. Optional workshops will be offered in subjects depending on student interest.

Students and staff live together in a centrally-located private apartment complex in Florence. Students will learn how to live with a group of peers, in preparation for a successful college experience, they will share house responsibilities, shop for groceries in local markets and cook together.

Highlights: Language, Culture, Travel, Recreation and Fun

* Live and study in Florence!
* Italian conversation courses taught at multiple levels
* Art History & Studio Art or Art History & Italian courses (depends on group)
* Recreation like soccer, swimming, tennis and biking
* Great shopping, cafes and restaurants
* Outdoor nightlife in a town popular with young Italians
* Nighttime activities like movies and concerts
* Beach excursions to the Mediterranean coast
* Excursions in Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano, Tuscan countryside

Rome!

* Program also includes an optional 4 day travel extension to Rome
* Group will stay together in a modern hotel
* Explore the ancient city: the Forum, Coliseum and more

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Abbey Road Programs's Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop summer immersion programs for high school students that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing a unique opportunity for: cultural immersion, intensive language study, exposure to new academic subjects, travel excursions, recreational activities, personal growth, and building life-long friendships.

Year Founded: 2001