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Item |
Cost |
Note |
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Program Fee |
$2,600 |
Includes (among other items): administrative costs at Kent and Florence, class materials, Internet access fees, printer fees and student services |
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Round Trip Airfare |
$1,700 (estimate) |
Only applicable for students participating in the group flight. Independent travelers will pay for their flight on their own. |
Due to the longevity of the Kent State Florence program and the reputation that Kent State has in Florence, our program offers unparalleled access to opportunities in the city including:
The Kent State Florence Student Life staff operates a 24/7 emergency phone line that is accessible to all students in the Kent State Florence program.
Student Life Coordinators
Housing Support
Counseling and Wellbeing Services
You will participate in an on-site orientation designed to help you make the most of your experience. Orientation includes walking tours, safety information, health and wellness resources and more!
You can choose to travel to Florence with a group of Kent State Florence students and a group flight leader. The group flight is coordinated by a local travel agent who handles all the logistics and is on-call during the students’ travel day.
Most students studying in Florence for a full semester will be required to apply for a visa. The Kent State Florence program is able to provide guidance through this process and also offers group processing for students committed to the program.
Before departure, you can choose to join in on our Flashes to Florentines pre-departure series where you have the opportunity to learn what it’s like to live like a Florentine in the heart of the city center, practice conversational Italian language, and learn about important resources for health and wellness – including coping with culture shock.
Before you leave and upon your arrival in Florence, you'll participate in an orientation designed to help you make the most out of your study abroad experience. In orientation, your goals will be to...
All students who participate in the Kent State Florence program are enrolled in an international health insurance policy that provides coverage for any international destination where the student may travel during their time abroad.
Kent State University arranges housing accommodations on behalf of students prior to their arrival in Florence. Students stay in apartments throughout the heart of Florence. Apartments are fully furnished with bed linens, a kitchen, washing machine, tv, and wifi. Apartments are shared with two to eight other students in the program, gender-inclusive housing is available, and it is possible to submit a roommate request.
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