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Florence, Italy

Rock Creek Bldg. 3, Rm. 223 | 503-614-7151 | FAX: 603-614-7170 | studyabroad@pcc.edu

Program Highlights

• Open to students over 18 who have earned at least 12 college units with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Low cost flights and living accommodations
• Earn 12-15 credits which are transferable for Bachelor's Degree credit
• Special Italian Life and Culture series with field trips
• Financial aid available to eligible students who apply early

Why study in Florence?

Study abroad can be an enlightening, maturing and always a life-changing experience. As students live in and learn to understand a different culture, they are challenged to re-examine themselves, their attitudes and their values. Florence (Firenze), in the heart of Tuscany, offers an unparalleled opportunity to students of art, history and literature to explore a wealth of museums, churches and culture in this most walkable of cities. For many, it is the loveliest city in Italy.

Situated on the banks of the Arno River, this city of half a million people has an immense wealth to offer the discerning visitor - from the architecture of Giotto and the painting of Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci to the Ponte Vecchio, the 14th-century bridge across the Arno lined with shops, jewelers, goldsmiths and silversmiths. People from all over the world visit Florence's museums and churches, but the city is more than just a constant reminder of art history. It is a busy city throbbing with Italian vitality, a city for young people with cafes, shops and cinemas. Whether reliving the renaissance, indulging in opera or feeling the passion of an Italian soccer match, Florence is an experience worthy of discovery.

Susanne Tringalli, a PCC art instructor who has taught classes in Florence, believes the Study Abroad program changes students' world views. Read more about Susanne in this faculty profile.

Program Dates

The Florence program is offered every fall term. Fall 2008: September 26th- December 13th, 2008.

Course of Study

• Academic Program
• Accommodations & Costs
• Informational Meetings
• Flights
• Application

Tourist Links

• Lonely Planet
• Rough Guide
• Let's Go
• Your Way to Florence
• Art & History of Florence
• Excite Travel - Italy
• A Time Out
• Yahoo's Florence

What are the benefits?

It's a wonderful opportunity to enrich your personal and academic life in an unforgettable experience. Living and studying in another culture will broaden your appreciation and understanding of this complex and ever-changing (and shrinking) world. You will have the opportunity to learn Italian and gain knowledge about European life, history and culture in an environment that will make all you study and experience come to life. The knowledge you gain, friends you make and people you meet will last a lifetime.