The 65,000 volume library, with specialized holdings in the areas of Italian studies, history of art, travel, music, the theatre and English literature, is the largest English library in Italy. The school has a study center with computer-assisted language learning facilities as well as access to the Internet. Approximately 1,000 Italians study English at the British Institute each year, and receptions are held regularly during which American and Italian students can meet each other socially. Albany Lodge is situated on a quiet street in the northern quarter of the old city, two blocks from the University of Florence, and a ten minute walk from the Cathedral. The Machiavelli Apartments, located near the Ponte Vecchio on prestigious Via Maggio, were once owned by the family of the author of The Prince.
All rooms have kitchen facilities and sitting rooms.
Most areas are easily reached by walking. An excellent bus system exists for transportation to the suburbs and surrounding locations. Travel to Rome, Milan, Venice, and other major cities is easily made by bus or train. Although designed primarily for students in the LAS College, the Florence Program is open to all students enrolled at Iowa State University. Required Sophomore standing or above at the beginning of the program GPA of 3.00 or above Completed application Selection will be based on a review of information provided on the application form, transcript, references, and a personal interview with the program director.