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Purdue Summer Program in Florence |
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Applicants who meet a need-based criteria can receive $1,500 - $3,000 from the Purdue Moves Short-Term Scholarship.The Purdue Summer in Florence program enables students to complete seven credits in six weeks. Study in this masterpiece of a city where Botticelli, Michelangelo, and da Vinci (to name just a few) made their mark. Purdue teams with CAPA (Centers for Academic Programs Abroad) to administer the program. CAPA is an International Education organization with study centers around the globe. Classes will take place at the CAPA center in Palazzo Galli-Tassi, a building dating back to the 15th century; located near the historic Basilica di Santa Croce. This program includes a required, 1-credit orientation & Intercultural Learning class (COM 30301). Michael Bittinger, your Program Coordinator, will be actively involved in your experience before departure and on-site (week 1 only) to develop your Intercultural Knowledge & Effectiveness Twenty-five students will be selected.Click here to view a slideshow about this program! Click here for a video tour of the CAPA Florence center, from the director, Lorenzo. |
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Eligibility | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Florence program is open to any undergraduate who has completed at least two semesters of university study. Students admitted into the program will have touched on their curiosity, maturity, independence, and their desire to experience a way of life different from their own with in their essays. This program is highly competitive. The program is RIGHT for students who:
Complete the application well ahead of the deadline to improve your chances of being admitted. Contact the Program Coordinator, Michael Bittinger (mbitting@purdue.edu) for specific questions about this program. GPA Requirement: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Language Requirement: none |
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Academic Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
There are no prerequisites for this program. Participants will enroll in two 3-credit courses, plus a 1-credit Intercultural Learning seminar for a total of 7 credits. It is recommended that students enroll in the Italian language and/or Italian Society course to help with integration into life in Florence. Purdue reserves the right to cancel any course with insufficient enrollment. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS PROGRAM IS FEBRUARY 15THCourses for Summer 2022 A&D 490: Painters, Sculptors & Architects of the Italian Renaissance COM 30301: Intercultural Learning Seminar in Florence (REQUIRED) FLL 490: Contemporary Italian Society ITAL: Italian (101, 102, or 201) PSY 350: Abnormal Psychology |
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Excursions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Two day-trips are included where attendance is required. The first is to the cities of San Gimignano and Siena. The second, includes visits to Lucca and Pisa, where students can view the cathedral, baptistry, and famous leaning campanile (bell tower). |
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Participants will be housed in apartments within a manageable distance of the CAPA Center. Most will be within walking distance, while some may chose to purchase a bus pass, or bicycle. Each apartment is furnished, contains a fully-equipped kitchen, and two to four bedrooms. Students must prepare meals for themselves, or budget to eat in nearby restaurants. Apartments do not have landline telephones. US cell phones cannot access Florentine 911 services, thus students in each apartment must partner to obtain an Italian cell phone. Applicants may request one specific person to be their roommate. You will not be housed with a group of friends who are also applying. That would be contrary to the objectives of this program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 six credits, instruction, on-site support, housing, excursions, and arrival/departure receptions. Students should budget additional funds for meals, airfare and personal expenses. This is an estimate and subject to change.Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2022
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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. |
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Application Deadlines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents 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. All accepted students are required to attend a meeting in mid-late February. Coursework for COM 30301 will be included in this and other required pre-departure orientation sessions.Further details will be outlined in acceptance e-mails. For further info, contact the Program Leader: Michael Bittinger (mbitting@purdue.edu)
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Returnees Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
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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. |