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In collaboration with the American Institute for Foreign Study

MSM. Florence Spring Program 2010. January 24 th to April 16 th. In collaboration with the American Institute for Foreign Study. ITALY !. Firenze!. WHAT TO PACK. DO NOT PACK: More than you can carry – stairs! Bed linen Large/heavy electrical items e.g. hairdryers. DO PACK :

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In collaboration with the American Institute for Foreign Study

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  1. MSM Florence Spring Program 2010 January 24thto April 16th In collaboration with the American Institute for Foreign Study

  2. ITALY !

  3. Firenze!

  4. WHAT TO PACK DO NOT PACK: More than you can carry – stairs! Bed linen Large/heavy electrical items e.g. hairdryers DO PACK: Prescribed medicines A towel Appropriate clothes Patience Remember : bagagge weight limits !

  5. AIFS Flight Details January 24th Depart Washington Dulles on AF 39 at 4.50pm (tickets will be received approx10 days prior to departure date) January 25th Arrive Paris 6.10am Depart Paris on AF 5040 at 10.05am Arrive Florence 12.10pm Remember passports and tickets!

  6. Airport and Arrival • No sharp objects • Mark and label your bags – AIFS address • Hand luggage – weight and size restrictions, liquid restrictions • Keep passport and tickets in hand luggage • Get some Euros in cash before you set off – to buy drinks and snacks when passing through France, and for the first few days in Florence • Early check-in – 3 hours prior to flight departure time • Immigration - visiting for tourist reasons • Keep baggage stubs in case of lost luggage – make a claim giving school address. Let AIFS staff know.

  7. Arrival in Italy Monday 25th January Students will bemet at the airport by an AIFS representative, given a Welcome Pack and transported to their accommodation where they will be checked in by housing staff. Tuesday 26th January AM Orientation Meeting at Study Center – you will be given program information and a security briefing PM City Walking tour with professional local guide Wednesday 27thJanuary AM Cultural Differences workshop PM Travel workshop

  8. Staying in Touch • There are no phones available in the apartments • AIFS staff will help you buy inexpensive cell phones when you arrive – the cost will be approx €60 • Use calling cards in conjunction with Italian cell phone or local call centres • You may have problems putting an Italian sim card into an American phone • Avoid buying “European” phones before you depart AIFS NUMBERS • AIFS office phone : (from US) 011 39 055 2399236 9am- 5:30pm • AIFS 24 hr emergency phone: (from US) 011 39 340 836 5089

  9. Internet Facilities • Various places around Florence with free wireless connection • Free Wireless at school during school hours • Internet in some apartments for a fee • Card with 50hrs internet time on to use at chain of internet cafes • Internet cafes all around the city NB: If you bring a laptop please make sure that it is covered by insurance

  10. MAIL • All mail must be sent to the given mailing address and not the student apartments • Mail takes at least a week to arrive by regular US mail • FedEx and UPS are quicker and more secure but more expensive • Care packages containing medicine, cosmetics, electrical items will be stopped in customs and will be subject to large import taxes – they may not even arrive. Is it worth it? • Put “used personal goods” on packages.

  11. MONEY, MONEY, MONEY • Let the bank know you are leaving US • ATM and Credit Cards (make sure you have a 4 digit PIN number if you are going to make cash withdrawals) • Cash (take a small amount for local currency for the first few days until you are familiar with the city) • Prepaid cards (plastic travellers checks) NB. Use all three methods not just one!

  12. Accommodation • Shared apartments • In the historical city center – city living • 20 mins walk from Study Center • Buildings hundreds of years old • Smaller and more basic than US • Not much storage space • Different to US = part of Study Abroad experience

  13. Typical apartment kitchen

  14. Italian Plumbing!

  15. Thursday 29thJanuary Classes begin Monday AM 11am – 1pm Italian Language Tuesday AM 10 -11:30am Econ 351 (Management Econ in Italy) PM 1 – 4pm Econ 322 (Econ of Art) Wednesday AM 11am – 1pm Italian Language PM 2 - 6pm Italian Life and Culture Thursday AM 10 - 11:30am Econ 351 (Management Econ in Italy) For internship information please contact me separately

  16. Italian Life and Culture Course • Weekly lectures – interesting and varied topics e.g. Politics, Religion, Family, The Mafia • Some accompanying museum visits • Museum pass that gets you into all State museums for Free – no waiting in line! Wednesday afternoons – see class schedule/ILC itinerary when you arrive for final details

  17. Map of the Historical Center of Florence Study Center

  18. AIFS Piazza Peruzzi

  19. Student Services • Open Mon to Fri • Welfare, housing • Local information • Banking, sports • Travel - Italy & Europe • Emergency service

  20. Student Services Sophie Monkman Programme Coordinator Philippa Nicholson Student Advisor

  21. Classrooms

  22. Cultural Calendar • Free weekly activity: • Eg. Cooking class, wine tasting, walking tour, soccer, concert, film night • Day trip to Siena and San Gimignano Friday 12th March • Day trip to Pisa and Lucca Friday 19thMarch

  23. Weekend in Rome Wed 17th to Fri 19th February • 2 nights hotel accommodation • Tour of the Vatican Museums • Tour of Forum and Coliseum • Papal audience

  24. Weekend in Venice Friday 26th – Sunday 28th March • 2 nights hotel accommodation • Guided city tour and entrance to Doge’s Palace • Vaporetto ticket • Group Dinner

  25. Dates for your Diary • Spring Break – March 3rd to March 7th • AIFS will help you plan your personal travel and give you ideas • National Holiday on April 5th: • Monday after Easter • April 16th - Departure Day

  26. 30 Meal Vouchers to be used at various different style eateries around the city $545

  27. AIFS DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES • All students sign an agreement and release form • Students who continually disregard rules will be removed from the program • Written warning system - upon receiving a third written warning you will be removed from the program

  28. Safety and Security • AIFS requires all students to register with American Consulate prior to departure • AIFS logs contact info of all students travelling away at weekends • AIFS automatically receives US State Department Advisories • AIFS has emergency procedures and extensive back-up services

  29. Travel Safety • Keep photocopy of Passport safe • Don’t bring expensive items • Avoid joining in demonstrations • Keep alert in crowds, on public transport, at internet cafes (pick-pockets) • Common sense!

  30. Insurance • Every student is covered by AIFS medical insurance while you are studying in Florence. • Please ensure that you have insurance of your own to cover personal belongings. Please also be aware of insurance limits for certain items (laptops, digital cameras, etc).

  31. Cultural Differences • Expectations – realistic • Crowded City – tourists, noisy, cramped • Language • Food • Clothes • Attitudes • Differences can be positive

  32. Shops and Streets

  33. Transportation

  34. Santa Croce Church – near to school

  35. Rooftops of Firenze

  36. The famous Ponte Vecchio

  37. See you there !

  38. Contact Info. Mailing Address: Student Name: AIFSC/o ABC School Via de Rustici, 7 Florence 50122 Italy Study Center Address: AIFSPiazza Peruzzi, 1 Florence 50122 Italy WEB PORTAL: www.aifspartnerships.com AIFS office phone 011 39 055 2399236 9am- 5:30pm (Italian time – + 6 hours) AIFS emergency 011 39 340 836 5089 Outside of hours

  39. Any Questions? Email our student advisors at: Florence@aifs.co.uk

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