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Locations: Florence, Italy
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, J-Term, Spring, Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: Athena Study Abroad
Budget Sheets: Fall, J-Term, Spring

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction:	English	Housing Type:	Homestay

Program Description:

Study at LdM in Florence, Italy with Athena Study Abroad
… a family business since 2005 and changing the world one study abroad experience at a time!

Why Athena’s Florence?

With Athena’s two programs in Florence you are sure to find a program that fits your needs in Florence. Santa Reparata International School of Arts (SRISA) is perfect for someone wanting an intimate classroom setting focused on the arts. Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM) is great for anyone wanting to study several subjects while still having a small, personalized abroad experience.

LdM’s Wow! Factors

Restore a Part of History...Literally!

Restoration and Conservation courses at LdM offer great opportunities for students to work on original pieces of art from the 14th to 19th centuries. Students at the LdM Restoration Department have even restored artifacts from the Medici Chapel Museum.
Cooking

Warning: You may get addicted to the Italian food while you are there. The good news: this program has a state-of-the-art cooking facility in the city-center, so you can learn to 'feed' your gastronomic addition!
Activities & Volunteer

When in Florence, live as a Florentine! Join one of the many clubs, such as the Dancing Club, Photography Club, or Soccer Club. Also, you can take advantage of the weekly activities, and volunteer opportunities that are available to you, so you can get to know the locals.

The Nitty Gritty!

The School

Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM) is committed to delivering a high-quality international learning experience through which students advance along their formal educational paths, develop their creativity, realize their own potential, and empower themselves to impact the world around them.

Founded in 1973 in Florence, LdM has long been recognized as a top academic institution in Italy. LdM has continued to expand its academic focus to now encompass nearly all academic disciplines all year round.
What's Included

Tuition, Housing, Cultural Excursions, on-site orientation, services of an on-site advisor, Athena’s Wisdom, and so much more …. !

And of course, it wouldn’t be an Athena experience without a contribution to a world charity through Athena’s S.O.S. Program and be sure to check out our Scholarships!