Exploring cultures through lenses! Long term degree students recently visited Rifugio Digitale, an innovative photography exhibit here in Florence. Featuring 'Homecoming' by Kalpesh Lathigra, the display offered diverse perspectives on India's beauty and challenges as a country.
Iconic Florence
Remote Learning Program
Iconic Florence is AUF’s unique approach to remote learning, inspired by the innovation and cultural value of Florence and Italy. The goal is more than learning about Florence from afar – it is to experience Florence as a world-renowned symbol of culture in a significant and compelling manner.
Icons can tell a story and help navigate our world. The Iconic Florence remote course offering scheduled for Summer and Fall 2020 aims to deeply engage learners through a well-structured exploration of Florence on the MyFUA platform. Courses will provide individuals with a meaningful and transportable vision of the city that ultimately helps to inform and positively influence their future experiences.
“The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.” - B.B. King
Areas of Study and Duration
Featured 3-week courses in current and upcoming academic seasons include:
- Street Photography
- Iphoneography
- Cultural Introduction to Italy
- Communicating in Italian
- Florentine Art Walks
- Style and the City: Florentine Fashion Walks
- Dante Alighieri's Florence: Readings and Cultural Walks
- Wanderlust: The Physical and Emotional Art of Walking
- Health and Fitness in the Mediterranean
- Pairing Food and Wine
- Food, Culture, and Society in Italy
- SPEL/Internship placements
All courses take place in the AUF 3-week sessions and feature a hybrid format of asynchronous coursework with periodical live sessions with faculty.
Consult the schedule of classes online for courses per academic session. Corresponding dates can be found in the academic calendar.
Enrollment and Costs
The cost per 3-credit course is 1300 USD.
Inquire with our Admissions Office (contact below) for the application form and further rdetails regarding program selection.
Cost includes a US transcript.
Please note: While private scholarships and aid may apply as normal to remote learning course enrollments, please note that Title IV aid is not applicable. Courses are open to pre-college students for college credit with the exception of courses involving wine appreciation.
Contact Info
How Waves Connect Laura Fauzzi to Her Art
Divided into two sections, the exhibit features Laura Fauzzi's black and white ink pieces and colorful acrylic paintings. Inspired by dance and human energy, her art captures both fluidity and emotion. Originally from Sweden, Fauzzi now resides in Florence, where her work can be viewed in Corridoio Fiorentino until April 10th.
An Evening of Flavor
Students and guests gathered at the Palazzi Community Center for a cozy evening of tasting, learning, and savoring a variety of different olive oils from the local olive grove, Azienda Agricola Giacomo Grassi.