Several field trips organized by the school will give you the opportunity to travel on pastoral country roads and enjoy tiny medieval villages scattered in the hills around Florence and Siena. Half of all the Art History classes are held in museums, and the masterpieces of architecture are studied on site. Students immerse themselves in the Italian culture by living near residential areas. Daily walks between classes, studios, and housing occur in the surroundings of historic cobblestone Florence. Shopping for food at the San Lorenzo market and local outdoor markets, recreation activities, and daily cultural events are typical affairs.
Weekends are opportunities for train travel, study, and hikes in the countryside.
The Summer sessions are ideal for students to enjoy and participate in all of the outdoor city events and festivals, such as an evening film festival held in the beautiful Forte Belvedere or the Estate Fiesolana in the Roman Amphitheater. The Institute offers three different summer sessions with Italian language courses optional. Students may choose to enroll in one, two or all sessions. Liberal Art and Studio Art courses meet twelve hours per week. Final payment deadline and all forms are due by April 15.