Florence University of The Arts-The American University of Florence and SUNY Stony Brook are pleased to announce their 12th annual academic conference.
Gap Year in Florence
AUF Gap Year Programs go beyond the concept of “spending a year abroad” by offering options that are both focused and flexible for diverse participants.
With the aim of different needs and interests in mind, the following programs are an opportunity to enhance and internationalize college pathways, careers, and volunteer experiences in the stimulating environment of Florence, Italy.
Program Options
- Break Year for high school students transitioning from graduation to college, with fully transferrable credits.
- Gap Year for college students wishing to design a yearlong curriculum abroad. Career Break Year for individuals seeking to explore new fields or deepening their
- Service Year for participants of any background who want to be involved in volunteer service and community-oriented experiences.
The AUF campus and Florentine community are a dynamic extended network of learning and experience-building spaces. The unique educational model ensures that all Gap Year participants, while participating in the above tailored options, are fully involved in program activities leading to cultural integration, community engagement, and experiential learning.
Further details can be found in the Gap Year Program prospective students page. For information requests please contact admissions@fua.it.
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