Florence: Art History, Studio Art & Italian

  Italy

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Florence

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 1 - July 29, 2009

Description: Pre-college Program: Art History, Studio Art, & Italian

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: Oil Painting, Sketching, 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

Abbey Road Overseas 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. Safety, Organization and Personal Attention We put a particular emphasis on personal attention, high quality of academic, cultural and recreational programs, strong organization, and above all - safety.