Life in Florence

What will my accommodation be like? 

We’ll organize your housing during your time in Florence. You’ll stay in a city-center apartment in the heart of historic Florence, which has Wi-Fi and is fully furnished with:

  • Bed linens
  • A kitchen
  • A washing machine
  • A television

You’ll share the unit with a minimum of two, and a maximum of eight other students in the program. You can submit a roommate request if you’re going to be studying away with a friend.

Things to do in Florence

Florence is home to many fascinating landmarks and cultural institutions. Here are just a few of our recommendations… 

Handy Resources

GENERAL GUIDES AND TOURIST INFORMATION:
EMERGENCY:
  • Feel Florence – You’ll find important emergency numbers here.
MAIL:
  • Poste Italiane – The Italian Postal Service’s website offers more information on how to send mail or packages.
  • Mailboxes Etc. - A shipping company operating in Florence.
  • U.S. Customs – Make sure you’re aware of restrictions when sending mail to the U.S.
MONEY:
  • Lonely Planet – Brush up on the currency and tipping culture in Florence.
CULTURE:
TRANSPORT:
  • Feel Florence – There’s lots of information about transport options in Florence here.
  • ATAF - A local bus service provider.
  • CAP - An intercity coach service. 
  • Trasporti Toscani - An intercity coach service. 
  • SITA – A bus service running between Florence and Siena.
  • Trenitalia – Offers information about Italy’s railway services.
  • Italo - Offers information about Italy’s railway services.
  • Autostradale – A bus service provider that runs a service to and from the airport. 
  • Sky Buslines - A bus service that runs from Pisa Airport to Florence.
U.S. GOVERNMENT INFORMATION:

Resources for Specific Concerns

GENERAL IDENTITY AND CULTURAL WORRIES:
  • Office of Global Education, Education Abroad: Our advisors at Education Abroad at Kent State University will be happy to talk about any specific needs or concerns you may have and direct you to the right resources.
  • Diversity Abroad: You’ll find lots of identity-based resources and articles for a wide variety of individuals here.
  • ISEP: There are lots of useful identity-based resources here that will help you navigate the challenges of a new culture.
ACCESSIBILITY:
  • Student Accessibility Services: Our Student Accessibility Services team are the best people to voice any specific needs or concerns about accessibility during your experience.
  • Feel Florence – You can find out more about accessibility in Florence here.
  • Mobility International USA – This website shares general advice, stories from study abroad alumni, and information on specific accessibility needs.
  • Lonely Planet – You can also find accessibility information for Florence here.
RESOURCES FOR BIPOC STUDENTS:
  • Student Multicultural Center: Our Student Multicultural Center team will be happy to talk about your specific needs or concerns.
  • Diversity Abroad – This guide to Italy for BIPOC individuals can help you understand what to expect.
  • IES Abroad – There are lots of resources for BIPOC students studying abroad here.
RESOURCES FOR FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS:
  • Student Support Services: Our Student Support Services team will be happy to talk about your specific needs or concerns.
  • Diversity Abroad – You’ll find lots of resources and articles about studying abroad as a first-generation student here.
RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ+ STUDENTS:
NON-TRADITIONAL AGE RESOURCES:
RELIGIOUS RESOURCES:
  • Diversity Abroad – You’ll find lots of advice and articles about religion and study abroad here. 
WOMEN’S RESOURCES:
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