Semester Study Abroad Options in Florence
Semester Study Abroad Options in Florence
CU Boulder Education Abroad has great semester program options in Florence. All of these programs have some similarities:
- Some courses include field trips and tours
- Overnight & day-trips included
- Onsite & 24/7 health & safety support
- Similar in cost
If you're having trouble deciding between the programs, here are a few key differences:
| Features | CEA CAPA | IAU | ISA/WorldStrides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Location | CEA CAPA Study Center with other U.S. students | IAU Study Center or Academia Italiana with U.S. student and local Italian students | Florence University of the Arts (FUA) with other U.S. students |
| Class Registration | Submit preferred classes, schedule finalized a few weeks before arrival | Submit preferred classes, schedule finalized a few weeks before arrival | First-come, first-served class registration |
| Class Options | Shorter class list, all count for credit | Medium course list, some classes don't transfer | Longer course list, some classes don't transfer |
| Housing | Shared apartment, student residence hall, homestay, apartment with Italian roommate, or independent housing | Shared apartments | Shared apartments, homestay, or independent housing |
| Internships | Optional part-time internships available | Optional part-time internships available | n/a |
| Scholarship availability | Scholarship awards typically $500-$4,000 | Scholarship awards typically $500-$2,000. Special “IAU Access Scholarship” up to $10,000 for students with high financial need. | Scholarship awards typically $500-$2,000 |
| Visa Options | Visa required | Visa required | Visa required for some tracks, visa-less option also available |
| Link to Program Page | CEA CAPA Florence | IAU College Florence | ISA/WorldStrides Florence |