Summer Free Elective
| APPLICATION DEADLINES: SUMMER 2012 |
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| Summer I 2012: | March 14, 2012 |
| Summer II 2012: | April 4, 2012 |
| Summer III 2012: | April 25, 2012 |
| Summer IV 2012: | May 16, 2012 |
| Summer A 2012: | March 14, 2012 |
| Summer B 2012: | April 25, 2012 |
| APPLICATION DEADLINES: SUMMER 2013 |
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| Summer I 2013: | TBA |
| Summer II 2013: | TBA |
| Summer III 2013: | TBA |
| Summer IV 2013: | TBA |
| Summer A 2013: | TBA |
| Summer B 2013: | TBA |
| 12 Week 2013: | TBA |
Please note: SAI will continue to accept applications after the regular application deadlines on a space available basis.
| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
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The summer program is created for students wishing to design their own curriculum from a broad selection of courses. Students may select courses from the Class Schedule, found in the left links on this page. Italian language is not a required course for summer students. All courses are taught in English. Internships are NOT available to summer program students. Please note: Not all courses listed in the course catalog are offered each term and courses require a minimum number of students to run.
- 3 Week Programs (Summer I, Summer II, Summer III & Summer IV) Students can take 3 or 6 credits. Students may spend their first week in Tuscany and participate in the course “Cultural Introduction to Italy – 1 credit). Then return to Florence and take 3 or 6 credits to make a 4 week program.
- 6 Week Programs (Summer A, Summer B) Students can take 3, 6 or 9 credits. Students may spend their first week in Tuscany and participate in the course “Cultural Introduction to Italy – 1 credit). Then return to Florence and take 3 or 6 credits to make a 7 week program.
Students participating in the Cultural Introduction to Italy-Tuscany need to arrive in Rome and depart from Florence.
| WHAT’S INCLUDED |
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- 3, or 6 weeks in Florence
- Tuition
- US academic credit (if applicable) for up to 12 credit hours
Pre-Departure Services
- Admission services from application to completion, with friendly, reliable advising
- Online student groups designed to acquaint students with other SAI students participating in the program
- Student Handbook delivered prior to your departure
- Support and assistance through SAI’s online “live chat” feature
- One month of online Italian Language instruction
On-Site Services
- Airport pick-up on check-in day
- Welcome reception and events
- Welcome bag upon arrival containing items to kick-start your experience abroad
- Health insurance
- Housing: student apartment or family home stay (additional fee for home stay)
- Orientation: comprehensive introduction to your city and program
- Cell phone
- 24 hour emergency support line
- Program Coordinator providing personal assistance throughout the term
- Cultural activities throughout the term
- Farewell evening and reception
Re-Entry Services
- Registration fees for re-entry conferences
- Ambassador program
- Alumni network
Optional Services
Not Included
- Airfare
- Meals
- Books
- Lab fees
- Personal expenses
- Return transportation to airport at the end of the program