WHY WE PARTNER WITH LDM:

LdM was the first school we partnered with because of our shared passion for individualized education and study abroad. LdM’s Tour of Italy is one of the most unique program options out there and we are proud to have a partner with such incredible vision.

HISTORY:

Founded in 1973 in Florence, LdM has long been recognized as a top academic institution in Italy. In the late 2000s, LdM expanded its offerings, and the Tour of Italy program began.

EXPERIENCE:

In this carefully developed course model, you will get acquainted with three distinct Italian cultures both in and out of the classroom.

Courses have the following % breakdown:

On this incredible semester program, you will spend one month in three amazingly different locations. In your spare time in each city, make sure to seize all that each location has to offer. In Tuscania, immerse yourself in the classic Italian countryside & all of its untouched culture. In Rome, get your bucket list ready as you make your way through the bustling Italian capital. In Florence & Venice, learn to live like an Italian as you walk the streets where numerous artisan masters have walked before you.

• The program package includes housing in double-occupancy rooms in a shared apartment; single rooms are available upon request for an additional fee (limited availability and cannot be guaranteed).
• Apartments are fully furnished and equipped, complete with a living area, 2 to 3 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. On average there is 1 bathroom for every 4 students.
• All housing options are within a 5-30 minute walk, bus ride or metro ride to the campus, depending on the location.

What’s the Tour of Italy Like?

On the Tour of Italy program, you will visit three distinct Italian cultures, so it’s a little difficult to sum the country up in one generalized description.  But the common themes throughout each location are: strong sense of community, strong historical ties and great food!

You will start off as part of the small town Tuscania, which gives a rich feel of rural Italy.  Then, you will stay for a month in Rome, Italy’s largest and most historical city.  Finally, you will end your semester in Florence (Fall Semester) or Venice (Spring Semester); each of these medium-sized cities have a world-renowned charm.

PROGRAM PERKS: Take a historical journey through this breathtaking country: from Ancient to Classical to Renaissance Italy, this program gives you a taste of it all.

• LONG SUMMERS: Generally, summer lasts about 6 months, from May to October. In July and August, the weather is hot and humid with little rainfall.
• MILD WINTERS: The average high temperature in January is about 49°F, but in hot periods it can be higher, while subzero lows are not uncommon.
• WARMEST MONTH: The warmest month is August, with an average temperature range of 59-84 °F.
• COLDEST MONTH: The coldest month is January, with an average temperature range of 33-49 °F.

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