I feel very refreshed after having worked with these amazing people for a semester. Vanderbilt's program in Florence gives students the opportunity to study the art, language, literature, or architecture of Italy and to enrich their understanding of Italian culture. Vanderbilt in Italy offers a six-week summer session in Florence during which students earn 7 hours of credit. Students select courses from a program including classes in language, literature, civilization, and art history through the Lorenzo de' Medici Art Institute located in the heart of Florence. The resident director arranges and supervises the students' lodging, educational and extracurricular activities, and general welfare while they reside in Florence.
Housing is coordinated by the resident director.
Students may choose to live with families or in apartment-style accommodations. The fee includes tuition and program costs, housing, and group excursions. Completed applications must be received by March 1. In addition to the application form, students must submit an official transcript, a brief essay, and a written recommendation from a current or recent instructor. Application cannot be processed until all materials have been received.