FSU in Florence, Italy

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FSU in Florence, Italy
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FSU Florence Study Center
Duomo
Study Center
Ponte Vecchio
Housing
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FSU Florence Study Center

• Administrative Staff
• Director Sue Capitani
• Program Coordinator Caroline Elo
• Housing Coordinator Ilaria Mugnaini
• Administrative Assistant Tamara Pfeil

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Established 1966
• Located in the 15th Century urban palace degli
  Alessandri

• Located a short walk from the Duomo, Ponte
  Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery
• Students benefit from living in dorm style
  apartments in Florence

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Classrooms

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Computer Lab

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Library Study Room

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FSU Florence Housing

• Housing
• Apartments located near Palazzo
• Pitti and the Boboli Gardens
• 20 minute walk (over Ponte Vecchio!)
• No overnight guests allowed!
• Shared facilities
• Large, fully-equipped communal kitchen in
  building
• Washing Machines
• One dryer and multiple drying racks

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FSU Florence Housing

• Housing
• Each apartment has an efficiency kitchen
• Small living area with TV
• Shared twin, triple, quadruple rooms
• Desk for each student
• Wireless internet in apartments
• Each apartment has a bathroom
• Shared depending on how many people in apartment

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Housing Bathrooms
• Each apartment has a bathroom
• Shared depending on how many people in apartment

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Arrival Orientation Events
• No airport pick-ups see explicit directions
  from airport(s) to study center in e-mail
• Orientation meeting day after arrival
• Walking tour
• Welcome dinner
• Weekend half-day trip

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FSU Florence

• Social/Cultural Events
• Two day trips to places such as San Gimignano and
  Volterra, Siena, Ravenna, Pienza, Fiesole
• One overnight trip to Venice and Rome
• Welcome Dinner
• Farewell Dinner

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Independent Travel

• Take advantage of your location!
• Construct a budget before you leave
• Use your resources
• Travel Websites
• Student Rates/ISIC card
• Site staff/faculty
• Former students

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What to Pack

• Clothing
• Layers
• Conservative options for cultural visits
• Comfy shoes
• Italians are stylish!
• Electronics
• Plug is 2 round prongs
• Check cameras, phones, appliances for variable
  currency
• Dont take hair dryers, straighteners, curlers

• Medication
• Take enough for your entire stay (especially
  Adderall or Concerta)
• Prescription/insurance coverage issues
• Carry on your prescription medication
• Keep in original bottle
• TAKE CARE OF THIS NOW!

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Cultural Awareness Safety/Security
• Cultural Nuances Attire, Volume/Tone, Service
  Standards (different, not better or worse)
• Behavior/Respect Issues Classroom, social
  situations, churches and cathedrals
• Affluence vs. Poverty
• Safety Issues Buddy system, No-go areas,
  Taxis, keeping phone numbers, alcohol/substance
  use vulnerability
• Trust your instincts!

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Italian Student Visas
• Accepted students on programs lasting longer than
  90 days receive a visa packet from IP
• There are several necessary components
• U.S. passport valid for at least 3 months after
  return from Italy
• Signed visa application
• Consolato Generale DItalia Miami form (allows
  FSU to apply for your visa on your behalf)
• Notarized affidavit of support
• Original bank statement or notarized letter from
  bank verifying sufficient funds
• Proof of I.D. Notary Form (Valid Drivers
  License)
• 1 color passport photo
• Copy of your round-trip travel itineraryNon
  U.S. citizens may have additional requirements
  and should contact IP immediately upon acceptance.

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Italian Student Visas
• After IP receives your completed visa packet and
  all supporting documentation, our visa
  coordinator sends all visa applications to the
  Italian consulate in Miami for processing.
• Processing of a student visa takes a minimum of
  21 days.
• Once the consulate has made a decision about
  whether or not to issue a student visa, the
  passports (with visa inside) are mailed back to
  IP.
• Students are then contacted to pick up their
  passport or IP will FedEx the passport if the
  student is no longer in town.

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Italian Student Visas
• You are allowed to remain in Italy and countries
  in the Schengen territory for the duration of
  your student visa. Usually, this period lasts
  slightly longer than the duration of your
  program, however, be sure to check the validity
  dates for your specific visa.
• Schengen Territory CountriesAustria, Belgium,
  Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
  France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy,
  Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
  Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
  Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

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FSU Florence Study Center

• Italian Student Visas
• Remember to put the copy of all supporting
  documents used to obtain the visa with your
  passport to take to Florence with you in case
  your visa is questioned. You may be given a
  letter in Italian by the Miami Consulate
  concerning the status of your insurance coverage.
  Remember to bring this letter with you to
  Florence.

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Arrivederci!