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We invite you to participate in a unique traveling study abroad program, where you will experience two vastly different Italian cities within the course of one semester. You will enroll in a structured program of classes offered through Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute’s (LdM) locations in Florence and Tuscania, which focus on interesting and relevant issues that provide insight and context into life in Italy.

While on this program, you'll earn credit while you experience authentic, small-town Italy in Tuscania and engage with its warm and welcoming local community. Florence abounds with incredible museums, galleries, landmarks, and stunning architecture, offering you a chance to live in one of Italy’s most beloved and most visited cities. Join us for the opportunity of a lifetime!

What's Included?

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Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

APIConnect Platform

Orientation Materials and Resources

Access to International Phone Plans

API Alumni Network

Social Networking

Scholarships

On Site Services

Airport Reception

API Center

On-Site Orientation

Housing

Tuition

Medical and Life Insurance

Excursions

Resident Directors

Social and Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

Alumni Network and API Ambassador Program

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Application Requirements

  • Minimum 2.8 G.P.A.
  • Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
  • Open to all levels of Italian speakers
  • Completed API application
  • University Approval Form
  • One official transcript
  • Entry requirements: valid passport with student visa
Session Program Dates Program Cost Application Deadline Extended Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Spring Jan 28, 2024 - May 3, 2024 $19,500 Nov 15, 2023 No Extension Nov 14, 2023
Fall Aug 26, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024 $18,500 Jun 1, 2024 No Extension Jul 1, 2024

API students participate in several excursions per session designed to help familiarize them with areas of their host city, country, and surrounding region. The following is a listing of all excursions for API Two Italies programs. API may need to modify the excursions offered in a given term due to travel restrictions or health and safety concerns.

  • Rome

    With an almost uninterrupted history as an important center of power for more than two millennia, Rome is as close to eternal as it gets. The “Eternal City” was once the administrative center of the mighty Roman Empire, governing a vast region that stretched all the way from Britain to Mesopotamia. Today, it remains the seat of the Italian government and the world’s biggest open air museum.

  • Venice & Verona

    Venice is one of the most well-known and romantic cities in the world. Famous for the canals and beautiful Piazza San Marco, the city welcomes visitors and scholars to explore its winding streets, walk the numerous bridges connecting section to section, and to soak up the magic of this city on the water. From the 13th to the 17th centuries, Venice was one of the most important cities in Europe. Its strategic location made Venice an important center of trade between the East and the West, and art and culture blossomed as well, leaving a legacy of amazing artistic and architectural treasures to discover throughout the winding streets and canals.

    Verona was home to most famous lovers in history: Romeo and Juliet (visitors can still find their famous balcony here). Today’s Verona has much more to offer than just references to Shakespeare, including the Roman Amphitheater (which is still used today for operas), the market at Piazza delle Erbe (once the Roman forum), and the medieval streets by the Adige river. Lake Garda is the biggest of the pre-Alpine lakes and the largest in Italy. The beauty of the countryside, the Mediterranean vegetation (vineyards, olive groves and citrus orchards), and its mild climate make Lake Garda one of the most thriving health and tourist centers in the country. One can find remnants of many different historical periods in the cities and villages around the lake, such as Roman ruins, medieval churches and beautiful liberty villas.

  • Umbria

    Located in central Italy, the Umbria region is known for its stunning landscape of rolling hills, mountains and valleys, as well its many charming historical towns.

  • Cinque Terre & Lucca

    The Cinque Terre, five villages hidden in little coastal inlets and clinging to the rocks overhanging the sea, are located near the Ligure Riviera. Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore form the heart of the National Park, proclaimed a monument to the heritage of mankind by UNESCO.

    Lucca is a provincial town rich in history, tradition, and culture, but it is also a premium tourist attraction. The town is unique for its intact 16th-century walls that surround the historical center, isolating it from the modern suburbs so that walking along its narrow streets (now a pedestrian area), one forgets about time, enjoying a much slower pace. There are numerous monuments, elegant palaces, churches and squares that make this town so beautiful. Examples include the Guinigi tower, the Amphitheater, the Holy Cross in the cathedral of San Martino and the National Museum of Palazzo Mansi.

  • Rome

    With an almost uninterrupted history as an important center of power for more than two millennia, Rome is as close to eternal as it gets. Located on the River Tiber, between the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the “Eternal City” was once the administrative center of the mighty Roman Empire, governing a vast region that stretched all the way from Britain to Mesopotamia. Today it remains the seat of the Italian government. One must be prepared to step into the world’s biggest open air museum – the Vatican, the Coliseum, the neighborhoods – and be enraptured.

What You’ll Study

TOTAL CREDITS - 15 credits per semester

Students have the opportunity to live and learn in two cities in Italy within a single semester in this unique traveling study program! Classes meet every day Monday through Thursday for two and a half hours each, providing a total of 45 contact hours per course.

TRANSCRIPTS

Students receive transcripts from U.S.-accredited University of Massachusetts Amherst for courses taken at LdM. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a fully accredited, doctoral degree granting U.S. university in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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    Federica Guerrieri

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    Matteo Berni

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COURSE OFFERINGS

Courses are available at lower- and upper-division levels. In general, 100 level courses are elementary, 200–300 level courses are intermediate, and 400 level courses are advanced. Students who choose intermediate level Italian or higher must complete a placement exam upon arrival to verify their level of proficiency. Students who do not meet proficiency standards are assigned to the appropriate course.

Be sure to check for any course additions, cancellations, or closures, and remember to pay close attention to prerequisites and class times in order to avoid conflicts. Not all courses are offered every session. The course selection may vary and no course is guaranteed. Some courses may require additional fees for labs, equipment, etc. These fees are not included in the program cost.

CREDIT INFORMATION

API partner universities in Italy issue credit according to the American system, whereby most courses are worth 3-4 U.S. semester credits each.

Courses at Lorenzo de’Medici: The Italian International Institute (Two Italies Program in Florence and Tuscania)

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Courses at Lorenzo de’Medici: The Italian International Institute (Two Italies Program in Florence and Tuscania)

For the most up-to-date course availability on this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!

Click here to find courses, syllabi, and more!

Highlights
  • Classes taught in English and Italian with international, and American students
  • Traveling program!
  • Transcript from U.S. accredited institution (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)

API students in the Two Italies program live in student apartments or dorms in each respective city. Though students may request a single room, the traveling nature of the program implies that single rooms are not always available. Apartments for API students are generally within 25-30 minutes walking distance of the school. Each unit is furnished including a functional kitchen, and students are responsible for preparing their own meals. Washing machines are available, though dryers are not provided.

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