A new international study abroad program specially designed for Honors College students

The new Honors in Florence program is designed to offer you challenging and engaging experiences at Kent State University’s historic 13^th-century Palazzo dei Cerchi (the Cerchi) in Florence, Italy.  As a participant in this unique program, you will gain an international perspective and learn about a foreign culture while participating in a variety of curricular offerings and travel opportunities especially designed for Honors College students. Your classes will take place in the Cerchi, which is located in the historic center of Florence, just north of the Piazza della Signoria and within walking distance of the Palazzo Vecchio.  Owned by the Cerchi merchant family in the early thirteenth century, the Palazzo dei Cerchi was used by a number of Renaissance painters.  Fully restored in 2004, the Cerchi is now equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms, yet maintains its outstanding medieval features and decorations.

Your specially-designed curriculum includes:

• POL 40995                  European Issues (Honors section)
• ARTH 42095               Italian Art from Giotto to Bernini (Honors section)
• HONR 3/40096           Individual Honors Work (Kent Honors students only)
• ITAL Language            Choose from an appropriate-level Italian language course
• And choose at least one additional course from the Florence semester curriculum

Classes meet Monday – Thursday, allowing for weekend travel and involvement in other cultural offerings.  A number of educational field trips are included as part of the experience.  Participants live in fully furnished apartments located within the ancient city walls and within walking distance of the Palazzo.  Students are responsible for their own meals, with each apartment featuring a well-equipped kitchen, and located close to many fresh markets, local stores, and restaurants.  Fall semester runs from mid-August to mid- December; spring semester from early-January to early-May.  Application deadlines:  fall semester, May 15; spring semester, October 15.

Let our Palace be your Classroom!

For additional information about the Honors College or study abroad opportunities, contact:

Carolyn Sampson, Honors College (csampson@kent.edu)

Judith Carroll, Office of International Affairs (jjcarrol@kent.edu)

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