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Zongxiang Mei
International Education Coordinator
Global Engagement at Central
Henry Barnard Hall
418
(860) 832-2043
zongxiang.mei@ccsu.edu
Seth Voytek
Global Engagement at Central
Henry Barnard Hall
418
860.832.2044
s.voytek@ccsu.edu

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Lorenzo de' Medici

Florence, Italy

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LdM has been a popular study-abroad university for students all over the world since 1973 and began primarily as an Italian language institute. Since then, the university has grown to offer a wide variety of courses and activities for students to take part in. All courses are available in both English and Italian for students who are more proficient in one or the other. At this university, students can discover the hidden intricacies of Italian culture through hands-on learning experiences that provide an academic perspective of Florence’s centuries-old traditions. For students interested in volunteer work and community engagement, LdM has a wide list of cultivated relationships around Florence.

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Program Information

  • Details

    Level

    Undergraduate and Graduate

    Term

    Fall, Spring, Full-Year

    Academic Calendar

    Fall Semester: Early-September to Mid-December

    Spring Semester: Early-February to Mid-May

    Summer Session: Dates TBD

    Required GPA

    2.8

    Language Requirements

    None

    Language of Instruction

    English

    Application Deadline

    Fall: March 15

    Spring: October 15

  • Costs

    Tuition: Pay partner university. From $8,970-$9,870

    Housing: Pay partner university $4,625-$5,655

    Meal: Grocery Approx. $300 a month

  • Housing

    Students generally live in shared apartments with other students or they can choose to live in homestays with a local Italian host, which includes half board/meals. Students are not obliged to choose housing through LdM, however, and may find their own accommodations independently.

  • Academic Subjects

    Courses include those in business, communications, economics, international relations, Italian culture & language, culinary arts, media, and sociology.

  • Contact Information

    Zongxiang Mei

    Global Engagement at Central 
    Barnard Hall, Room 418 
    860.832.2043 
    zongxiang.mei@ccsu.edu

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Ryan Capella

Ryan in front of Italian fields

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Host University: Lorenzo De' Medici

Country: Italy

Highlight:

“Living in another country just exposes you to how the whole other side of the world lives. It's just really cool from the food, the buildings, the art. It's just everyone is different, and each culture is so beautiful. I also gained so many memories from my trip.”

Camryn Lefrancois

Camryn in front of Italian Lake

Major: Business Management

Host University: Lorenzo De' Medici

Country: Italy

Highlight:

“One of my most memorable moments was seeing the Duomo for the first time. I just remember all my doubts about leaving home for so long went away and I felt like I belonged here.”

Olivia Duran

Olivia in front of tree

Major: Psychology

Host University: Lorenzo De' Medici

Country: Italy

Highlight:

“Studying abroad has helped me grow so much as a person as I feel like I have gained greater cultural perspective on the world as I talk to people from different countries every single day, and I get to hear about people's different ways of life.”

Nicole Christopher

Nichole standing in front of lake in Italy

Major: Biomolecular Sciences

Host University: Lorenzo De' Medici

Country: Italy

Highlight:

"Studying abroad at LDM has given me a lot of opportunities to do extracurricular activities. Every week, they send out a form with multiple activities that you can sign up for."