Study Abroad & Travel Programs

Florence, Italy: Fall 2012

September 6 -December 3, 2012

(Predepature classes on campus at PCC: August 27 to September 4, 2012)

Program Fee

$7,995 (based on min 25 students)

Why Study Abroad in Florence?

Florence, home of the Pasadena City College Semester in Italy, lies as a jewel in the heart of Tuscany. Here, in the center of Italy, you will walk in the footsteps of Michelangelo, Fra Angelico, Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, Botticelli, Brunelleschi, Petrarch and Dante. You will feel the very presence of these painters, philosophers, poets, architects, sculptors, and writers - giants of the Italian Renaissance, which had its beginnings here in Florence and its environs.

Daily you will walk through the narrow, hand-hewn streets between the magnificent medieval and renaissance architecture, which was designed by these geniuses. Their sculptures adorn outside walls and stand in the loggias of their grand piazzas. The many museums are treasure troves of beauty.
You will learn the ways of Italian living from the lively and intellectual Florentines as you rub elbows with them in small “caffe” bars and enjoy the local cappuccino and panini.

Attend an Information Meeting in Room C217

See program brochure below for classes and more information:

• Florence 2012 Information Flyer
• Florence 2012 Brochure
• PCC Florence Program Application Forms
• Financial Aid Information
• Italian-American Scholarship Application
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Useful Links

• PCC Community Business Center - Information on obtaining a new passport, passport photos and notary services for financial aid
• Florence by Net - Everything you want to know about Florence, Italy
• Destination: Florence - Another good resource for information on Florence.
• The Florentine - A local English language newspaper in Florence.

Revised May 3, 2012 by webservices@pasadena.edu