What is the program about?

Founded in 1980, Wells College in Florence is one of the oldest U.S. study abroad programs in Florence and one of the few located in the historic, medieval heart of this remarkable city. The Wells in Florence study abroad program offers a unique opportunity to study and live in one of Italy’s most important and dynamic cultural centers. You will spend the semester just a few blocks away from the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Galileo Museum, Medici Chapel, San Lorenzo Market, and some of Europe’s most renowned outdoor spaces.

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What will you learn & do?

For this program, you will enroll at the Lorenzo de' Medici (LdM), The Italian International Institute, where all courses—except Italian language and literature courses—are taught in English. Students take 12-15 credit hours per semester and LdM offers coursework in a huge variety of disciplines, including:

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Ancient Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Religious Studies

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International Studies

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Art: Painting, Drawing, Fashion Design, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Jewelry Design

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Italian Language

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Communications

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Literature

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History

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Political Science

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Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology

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Ancient Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Religious Studies

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Art: Painting, Drawing, Fashion Design, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Jewelry Design

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Communications

scrol

History

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International Business

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International Studies

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Italian Language

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Literature

star

Political Science

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Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology

Fun Fact:

Florence’s Historic Center has been named one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites for its extraordinary Renaissance architecture and art galleries. With an exceptionally wide variety of painting, drawing, design, theater, dance, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and fashion design courses to choose from, LdM is the perfect choice for students interested in the creative arts and design!

Why is the Wells in Florence program
The best?

Housing

Students are housed in furnished apartments, centrally located in the historic downtown center.

Excursions

The program fee includes more excursions, cultural events, and social activities than other comparable programs.

FLIGHT

Students fly from NYC to Florence together. This is not an additional cost (included in program fee)

Staff

Full-time Wells staff members are available and close by 24/7.

immersion

A one-week, on-site cultural immersion and orientation program.

Visa

Dedicated support and guidance obtaining the Italian visa.

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Housing

Students are housed in furnished apartments, centrally located in the historic downtown center

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Excursions

The program fee includes more excursions, cultural events, and social activities than other comparable programs.

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Flight

Students fly from NYC to Florence together. This is not an additional cost (included in program fee).

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Staff

Full-time Wells staff members are available and close by 24/7.

Staff in Study Abroad in Italy
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Immersion

A one-week, on-site cultural immersion and orientation program.

immersion cultural experience in florence

Visa

Dedicated support and guidance obtaining the Italian visa.

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