CEA CAPA-Florence: Global Cities
Program Details
| Program Location |
Florence, Italy
|
| Sponsor |
CEA CAPA |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 30004
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring 2024 |
01/08/24 to 04/25/24
|
| Fall 2023 |
09/07/23 to 12/16/23
|
| Past Dates |
| Spring 2023 |
01/12/23 to 04/22/23 |
Please Note: Due to COVID-19, programs may be altered or adapted with little
notice
Overview
Palazzo Vecchio
Michelangelo’s David, Giotto’s campanile, Ghiberti’s bronze doors, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus… Discover Florence, where art is a part of everyday life and masterpieces await students around every corner. The CAPA Program Center is located in the historic area of Sante Croce, just minutes away from the historic cathedral, the Duomo.
CAPA’s blend of academic and experiential education gives students the best possible in-class and out-of-class learning experience. Courses are designed to engage students in critical thought and challenge them to pursue subjects in depth through academic research and field research in Florence.
The program offers students the opportunity and independence to decide how they want to learn about culture according to how they enjoy learning. A menu of different activities, events, lectures, visits and self-directed tours are offered.
Although Italian language study is not required in order to qualifiy for this program, all Purdue students are required to take an Italian language class while in Florence.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
CEA CAPA.
Eligibility
Atop the Duomo
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.
Students interested in completing an internship must have completed at least two semesters of Italian.
GPA Requirement:
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Agriculture] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
Krannert School of Management] [
College of Health and Human Sciences]
Specifically from:
PSY (HHS)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Earn 12-18 credits while studying in Florence.
The program offers a variety of courses including various art classes (drawing, sculpture, oil painting, watercolor, photography), language, history, art history, psychology, and more.
With the exception of Italian language classes, all courses are taught in English.
For a list of the courses offered, please click here.
Excursions
Due to COVID-19, excursions are subject to change.
Full-day excursions to Siena, famous for its art, history, and Palio horse race, and to the walled town of San Gimignano, with its 14 medieval towers are included with the program. Social events include an arrival reception, a mid-term dinner and a farewell ceremony.
In addition, CAPA-led events in the first weeks of the program include a walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo for stunning views over the city of Florence and a hike in the nearby hills, followed by dinner in one of the best pizzerias in town. Other activities, often self-guided, reflect what is on in the city at the time and may include a walking tour to the most important markets of Florence, tasting typical Italian snacks, a night at the Opera or attending soccer match at the Florence Stadium.
Housing
Students live in shared apartments that have basic cooking facilities or with a local host family (additional fee applies). If staying with a host family, breakfast and dinner are provided.
Students pay a refundable $150 housing damage deposit.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
The program fee includes tuition for 12-18 credits, housing in shared apartments, optional internship placement, on-site orientation, bus pass, emergency medical insurance, and cultural events & activities.
The homestay option has an additional fee (not listed below) of $2,500 and includes breakfast and dinner.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2023
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$17,395.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.10 |
| Program Discount for Purdue Students |
- $600.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,300.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$300.00 |
| Visa |
$75.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$150.00 |
| Meals |
$2,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Santa Maria del Fiore
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
