BRANDEIS MIDYEAR IN FLORENCE
LAUNCH YOUR BRANDEIS CAREER IN FLORENCE, ITALY
Jumpstart your Brandeis University career at CET Florence. Brandeis partners with CET Academic Programs, a leading study abroad program provider, to operate this program designed specifically for Brandeis Midyear students. You take a full load of courses, earn Brandeis credit, bond with your fellow Midyears, and enjoy hands-on support from local CET staff--all while living in one of the world’s most captivating cities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 15, 2023
PROGRAM DATES:
August 30 - December 16, 2023
PROGRAM FEE:
$21,490
Scholarships available!
CET CONTACT: Karen Olivas, Student Services Coordinator, kolivas@cetacademicprograms.com
BRANDEIS CONTACT: Ari Kramer, Assistant Director of Study Abroad, arikramer@brandeis.edu
Learn more about Brandeis Midyear & apply today:
LIVING IN FLORENCE
Daily life takes on a magical air in a city like Florence. Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio on your way to class, explore the Uffizi Gallery with your professor, and grab lunch in famous Piazza della Signoria. But when it’s time to stop gazing at the city and get real-life tasks done, you’ll have all the help you need. On-site staff help you navigate the city—call the doctor, learn the best grocery stores, or even find a volunteer opportunity.
HOUSING & MEALS IN HISTORIC FLORENCE
Option 1: Apartment Living. Share a fully-furnished apartment with other Brandeis Midyears. Apartments are in the historic city center, a stone’s throw from museums, churches, and piazzas, and a short walk from the CET center. Meals are not included in the program fee. You can cook at home or eat out at your choice of cafes, pizzerias, and restaurants.
Option 2: Homestay. Live with a local family. Enjoy your own bedroom while sharing common spaces (and best of all, mealtimes!) with your hosts. Practice your Italian and soak in Italian culture. You’ll live as a Florentine—within the downtown area, but away from the tourist-heavy centro storico. The additional homestay fee covers breakfast and dinner with your host family.
ACTIVITIES & TRIPS TO IMMERSE IN ITALIAN LIFE
Tour through the Chianti countryside. Take a gelato-making class. Venture to the top of the iconic Duomo. Go beyond tourist destinations. Explore the food capital of Bologna or the hilltop town of Orvieto. Every group activity is covered by the program fee, so you can relax and enjoy learning outside the classroom with your Midyear peers.
ACADEMIC SNAPSHOT
As a Midyear student, you enroll in five courses, which is equivalent to a full semester of Brandeis credit. You take Beginning Italian Language, a writing seminar (all Midyears take this together!), and three electives in fields such as art history, cultural studies, political science, and economics.
Credit earned will transfer toward your undergraduate degree at Brandeis University.
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