In cooperation with the American Institute for Foreign Study

1. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STUDY ABROAD CONSORTIUM Presents: Florence Spring Semester 2015 January 2015 to April 2015 In cooperation with the American Institute for Foreign Study

2. Firenze!

3. Why Study Abroad? • Meet people from across the world • Experience culture other than your own • Earn transferable college credit with your own U.S. instructors

4. Why study in Florence? • It’s the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance • History awaits you around every corner • Other European cities are within easy train rides! • It’s considered one of the most beautiful and cities in Italy

5. Florentine art and architecture is unmatched! • Works by Brunelleschi, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Botticelli are scattered through 70 museums in the city • The city itself has Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance buildings—still in use today!

6. It’s considered one of the friendliest, most beautiful, and safest cities in Italy—and is renowned for its great cuisine! • Florentines are open and friendly • The city is historic, fun, and safe! • Tuscan food and wine is amazing

7. Practical Details: Getting to, living in, and studying in Florence • Classes are held in the Peruzzi Center and also at the ABC language school • Ideally located near Piazza Santa Croce only blocks from the center of Florence and the Florence Duomo • The Center has friendly and helpful English-speaking staff • Classes meet in traditional classrooms with modern facilities Peruzzi center

8. Practical Details: The Peruzzi Center and ABC Language Institute • Other services offered at the Center: • Free wireless connection in the study center during class hours • Cultural events (cooking classes, wine tasting, performing arts, and film nights) • Local Info (such as banking, sports, and shopping) • Travelsuggestions (Italy & other areas in Europe) • Research • and 24 hour emergency contact service Florence Duomo (Historic City Center) Peruzzi Center and ABC Language Institute

9. Practical details: What classes are available? Classes will include: • ANTH 310 (Cultural Anthropology) — an introduction to the various customs, traditions, and forms of social organization around the world. • ANTH 320 (Archeology and World Prehistory)– an introduction to the theories, concepts, and methods employed by the archaeologist in the study of human history and pre-history • ANTH 331 (The Anthropology of Religion – a cross-cultural study of the forms and functions of supernatural beliefs and associated rituals in traditional societies • ADDITIONAL COURSES: • •ENGL 161: Creative Writing • •LIT 151: Shakespeare • •LIT 220: Intro to World Literature) • •PSYC 200: Life Span Development • •PSYC 220: Psychology of Personality: Personal, Social, Cultural Differences • •PSYC 225: Social Psychology • •HIST 4.1: History of Western Civilization to 1648 C.E. • •HIST 4.2: History of Western Civilization from 1648 C.E. • •HIST 21: Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture

10. Practical Details: What classes are available? • All courses taught in English • Four instructors from Northern California • You must take 12 units, and at least one class must be from your home college • You must sign up for the Italian Language, Life and Culture class • Most courses fulfill GE requirements

11. Practical Details: Italian Language, Life, and Culture • This course is taught by guest lecturers to introduce you to different aspects of Italian life and culture. • Typically 6 lectures about a variety of subjects (contemporary history, sports, music, etc.) • 6 visits to museums and galleries

12. Practical Details: Cultural Experiences available • Cooking Classes • Wine Tasting • Soccer matches • Trips to Pisa, San Gimigiano and elsewhere

13. Practical Details: Program Cost • Semester Cost: based on 2014 -- $7695 • Includes all the following: • Accommodation • Pre-Orientation in California and Program orientation in Florence • Cultural workshops & tours and Museum Pass for Florence • Study Center & classrooms with free wireless access • 24 hour emergency phone service • Medical and Refund insurance • Does not include airfare or optional trips BUT costs can be funded with Financial Aid AND Some scholarships are available!

14. Practical Details: Getting to, living in, and studying in Florence • We fly from San Francisco to Florence, met by AIFS Staff members • Day 1 in Florence Morning Orientation meeting with staff. • Afternoon professional guided tour of Florence • Day 2: settling in to your apartment

15. Practical Details: Getting to, living in, and studying in Florence • Students are assigned apartments, usually four to a two bedroom (each bedroom has two twin beds), in the historic city center • Each apartment is fully furnished, with a well-equipped kitchen • A meal voucher (for 30 meals) is also available for an extra fee • Exchange the vouchers for lunch or dinner in a selection of restaurants around the centerof Florence Typical student apartment

16. Practical Details: Medical and Travel Insurance • Medical insurance is included in the program fee for all students • Covers students for one month after the end of the program • Pre-existing conditions and dental are not covered • Medical upgrade and personal effects insurance also available

17. Optional European Pre-Tour Visit Paris and London! PLEASE NOTE: There is a European internal flight on the tour and therefore students are strongly advised to sign up for the AIFS flight package so they do not have to organize this themselves

18. Optional Trips While in Florence Trip to Rome: Three Days/Two nights, approximately 300 Euro [Hotel and transportation included] Trip to Sorento (including Capri, Naples and Pompeii): 3 days/Two nights, approximately 350 Euro [Hotels and transportation included]

19. Have more questions? • For Additional info: http://aifspartnerships.com/ncsac/ • (click to follow link) • For Financial Aid : Study Abroad Funding(click to follow link) • Questions not answered?: gibsonp@arc.losrios.eduor call (916) 484-8266 and ask for Patrice!

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