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Spending one or two semesters abroad is a fully immersive experience which allows you to live like a true Florentine, soaking up the culture and academics over time. All majors are welcome and all courses are taught in English. In addition to all levels of Italian language, you’ll find a variety of courses in many disciplines. Students live with others from ������, while attending classes from KSU professors. 

Enjoy the month of June at ������'s beautiful Florence Center while taking two classes and earning six to seven credits per month. Open to students of all majors, this is a perfect way to experience a snapshot of what it's like to live and learn in Europe. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, so you’ll have ample time to use your weekends to get to know the city of Florence and explore Europe.

The Secrets of Florence is a two-week, immersive program in July spotlighting Italy from past to present. Florence is often described as an “open-air museum,” where centuries of political intrigue, artistic innovation, and cultural transformation remain embedded in its streets, institutions, and industries. This course explores Florence as a city of secrets—hidden histories, encoded art, literary subtexts, and contemporary global industries.

Spend Spring Break learning about the cultural achievements of ancient Rome while exploring some of the city's most notable historical sites. You'll experience some of Rome's most important sites, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, and more. There will also be day trips to Vatican City and Pompeii. Students on this program can earn Kent Core Humanities credit and Honors credit (if applicable).