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STUDY DISCOVER Study abroad in Florence, Italy, one of the most beautiful Florence is the capital of Tuscany, a region known for its and historic cities in Europe and the birthplace of the Italian landscapes, traditions, and influence on culture. Tuscany Renaissance. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO welcomes many visitors throughout the year. Some in search in 1982, Florence is noted for its culture, Renaissance art of fine art; some to explore the extraordinary countryside; and architecture. and others to enjoy the local wine and cuisine.

Academic courses in the Webster Florence program are The program in Florence is a comprehensive academic and provided by our onsite partner institution, Kent State cultural program. Students are organized in a cohort system University. All majors are welcome to study in Florence. based off of their course schedules. The cohort system is Students will have a wide selection of courses in various used to coordinate study tours that are designed to bring subject areas, along with all levels of Italian language. extra depth to a specific area of study. For example, past In past semesters, courses have been offered in, but not study tours have included: business students investigating limited to, the following areas: architecture, art, biology, the global financial center in Geneva and communication business, communication, history, Italian, political science students visiting media establishments in Milan. and psychology. In addition to the study tours, students will have many LIVE opportunities to get acquainted with Florence and the Palazzo Vettori is a prestigious and ancient building located surrounding region. Open to all students, and included in in the heart of Florence, at the corner of Via Cavour and the program fee, are numerous activities introducing Italian Via Alfani, just 400 m from Piazza del Duomo. Recently life and culture. The on-site Student Services team can help renovated and opened to students in 2016, the palace is a you make the most of being in Florence with information on remarkable combination of classical architecture and the local area, activities and events across the region. modern amenities. WINS TRAVEL AWARD All students stay in apartments throughout the heart of Did you know that you could receive $1,000 toward a Florence, giving students the true experience of living as roundtrip plane ticket when you apply to study at one of a local. Each apartment is shared between two to eight our international campuses or partner institutions? Among students. They come fully furnished with bed linens, a the advantages members of the Webster International kitchen, TV and wireless Internet. Everything is within Network of Schools receive, the WINS Travel Award is walking distance and local transportation systems are less offered to students who meet all eligibility requirements than a five-minute walk away. and conditions as outlined in the award terms. For a complete listing of the eligibility requirements, please visit our website at webster.edu/wins. HOW TO APPLY You’ll find important information for our WINS Affiliates and specific application instructions at webster.edu/study-abroad/application/. All applicants must have at least a 2.5 gpa. After completing the Webster online application, OSA staff will guide you through the Kent State application process.

Please see your home institution’s Study Abroad office for application deadlines.

Office of Study Abroad With its home campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Webster University comprises an 470 East Lockwood Avenue action-oriented global network of faculty, staff, students and alumni who forge powerful Saint Louis, Missouri 63119-3141 bonds with each other and with their communities around the globe. Founded in 1915, 314-968-6988 webster.edu/studyabroad Webster is a private non-profit university with more than 17,000 students studying at Facebook @Webster University Study Abroad campus locations in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and in a robust learning Instagram @websteru_studyabroad environment online. The university is committed to delivering high-quality learning webster.edu Twitter @wu_studyabroad experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. SA-17-4_WINS_FLORENCE