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Florence Spring Break Trip Details

Students will have the opportunity to take a semester long course about Culture & Career Exploration with travel to Florence, Italy over spring break.

The trip takes place from March 12th, 2027 - March 20th, 2027

Below are the cost, details, and highlights.

Trip Details & Logistics
  • The trip is part of the UC 20095 - Special Topics in University College, 2-credit class that meets for 50 minutes once a week.
  • The trip to Florence takes place during spring break of the 2027 spring semester (March 12, 2027 - March 20, 2027).
  • Students will need a valid passport in order to make the trip.
  • Students will meet on Kent's campus and flyout of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Trip Application & Cost
  • Up to 20 students will be allowed to participate in the trip.
    • Complete an Office of Global Education application for travel ($60 fee collected by OGE).
    • Pay a $140 trip deposit.
  • The remaining cost of the trip ($3,300) will be charged to the Spring 2026 student bursar account.
  • The total cost of the trip is $3,500 *cost subject to some changes based on flight costs and exchange rates
Cost Breakdown
Cost Per Student$USD
Airfare *estimate$1,300
Program Fee (includes transportation to and from airport)$1,400
Lodging (per person)$700
GEOBLUE (medical insurance)$40
Office of Global Education Application Fee (paid at time of application)$60
Total Cost Per Student 
 $3,500


 

Trip Highlights

Tour Historic Sites

Visit the famous and historic sites that show the incredible history of Florence.

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (and climb to the dome)
  • Baptistery of St. John and Giotto's Bell Tower
  • Boboli Gardens
  • Day trip to Bologna, Italy to explore the historic sites and museums
  • + more

Museums and Galleries

Explore some of the best museums and galleries Florence has to offer.

  • Uffizi Galleries
  • Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
  • Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
  • others

Career Shadow

Career shadow someone for a day in a chosen field. Options for career fields include:

  • Helping Professions
  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • + more

Mercato Centrale Food Market & Cooking Class

Taste the world-famous foods of Italy at the Mercato Centrale, a market full of Italian delicacies and street food. Afterwards, take a cooking class to learn how to make a delicious Italian dish.

Volunteer Experience

Take part in an enriching and fulfilling volunteer experience. Serve the local Florence community.

Free Time to Explore!

Students will have time each day on their own to explore the city.

The final full day of the trip is a full day for students to explore more of Florence or nearby towns via train.

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