Lorenzo de' Medici (LdM), Italy
| Location: | Tuscania, Florence, Rome or Venice - Italy |
| Dates: | Fall: early September through mid-December Fall interim: January Spring: late January to mid-May Summer: there are three one-month sessions |
| Courses: | 400+ courses in Anthropology; Archaeology; Art History; Biology; Classical Studies; Communications; Culinary and Nutritional Arts; Cultural Studies; Dance; Drawing and Mixed Media; Economics; Environmental Studies; Fashion Design; Film Studies; Film, Video and Multimedia Production; Gender Studies; Geography; Graphic Design; History; History of Architecture; Interior Design; International Business; International Studies; Italian Language and Culture; Jewelry Design; Literature; Mathematics; Music, Cinema and Theatre Studies; Painting; Peace Studies; Philosophy; Photography; Political Science; Printmaking; Psychology; Religious Studies; Restoration and Conservation; Sculpture and Ceramics; Sociology; Writing |
| Contact: | Office of International Education |
| Details: | http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/ldm.php |
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Participate on a semester, interim or summer program at Lorenzo de' Medici in Italy - apply to study abroad, use financial aid and make payments through UW Oshkosh!
Why Lorenzo de'Medici (LdM)?
LdM offers HANDS-ON, experiential learning opportunities! The LdM course catalog sums up the experience like this:
"LdM Archaeology students have excavated archaeological sites in central Italy, while those in Art Restoration courses have restored paintings and sculptures, some by the greatest artistic masters of the Renaissance like Beato Angelico, Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Brunelleschi and Michelangelo. Sculpture students spend time living and working in Carrara, learning the traditional techniques of marble sculpture in professional workshops and visiting the caves where Michelangelo chose the marble for his own masterpieces. Photography students develop their visual skills through immersion in the exquisite beauties of the Tuscan countryside. Fashion students work on commercial projects, meet industry professionals and hold their own fashion shows, while Art, Graphic and Interior Design students exhibit their work. Beyond their culinary classes taught by professional chefs, Culinary Arts students visit small farms where wines, cheeses, and cured meats are still produced by hand."
"Additionally, LdM provides its students with a wide range of housing possibilities, student services, opportunities for travel and recreation, volunteer projects, student clubs and societies, and extra-curricular seminars and public conferences. The School aims to integrate formal university-level learning with an emphasis on personal growth, individual engagement, and community responsibility."
Florence
Florence is the ideal destination for those interested in studying Arts and Sciences, Fine Art, Design, or Italian Language and Culture.
Rome
LdM's Rome location offers courses in both traditional and contemporary subjects and the opportunity to collaborate with a wide variety of professionals and various national and international institutions.
Tuscania
Tuscania offers integration in the community alongside a curriculum designed to promote the historical, artistic and cultural qualities that make this part of Italy unique. Thus, courses in History and Archaeology focus on the Etruscan, Roman and medieval civilizations, while courses in Culinary Arts reflect Tuscania's connection to the agricultural cycles and traditions of the region. Tuscania is also the proud home of the Tuscania Summer Archaeology Field School.
Venice
In affiliation with Istituto Venezia, a renowned Italian language and culture school, LdM offers the opportunity to study in the university quarter of the city center’s Campo Santa Margherita.
Three Cities Program
"This semester-long program allows students to retrace the steps of Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance cultures by living and studying in three cities which embody these civilizations in all their richness and splendor: Tuscania, Rome and either Florence or Venice"
Field Trips
Academic field trips are organized locally by staff in each of LdM's cities. Students may sign up on site for the field trips which interest them the most.
Information on this page is provided to UW Oshkosh students only as a summary of information provided by Lorenzo de'Medici (LdM) and is current only as of October 2009. Check LdM's official site for the final word on everything!
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Language Requirements
There is no language requirement. All courses are held in English, except Italian Language courses and courses which are clearly specified as "In Italian".
Course Options
Students typically enroll in 15-16 credits over the course of a semester and are limited to 6 credits during interim & summer programs. January and summer course participants may choose to take non-credit courses on wine tasting or cuisine in addition to their course load.
Italian Language
LdM requires students studying for a full semester to take at least one Italian language course. Beginners and students who have had one semester of Italian must pre-register for Italian if they wish to take a 3- or 4-credit Italian language class. Students enrolled in Beginning Italian for 6-credits, 9-credits or 18-credits will be assigned to a class once they arrive at LdM. A placement test will be administrered during orientation in Italy.
LdM also offers free one-to-one or group Italian tutoring, Italian movies, and conversation exchanges matching LdM students with Italian students from the University of Florence.
Studio Art
Students enrolled in courses with two time blocks must attend both time blocks. Intermediate-advanced level Studio Art courses require a letter with a description of previous work experience and/or relevant courses already completed upon application. Students satisfying course prerequisites will sit a placement test at the beginning of the course; other students will be required to attend an admissions interview for the relevant course.
Three Cities Program (Fall 2009 Catalog; Spring 2010 Catalog)
Students spend one month each in Tuscania, Rome and Florence (fall) or Tuscania, Rome and Venice (spring) and follow a structured programme of five to six 3-credit courses focusing on history. Site visits are integrated into almost all of the courses offered through this program (except Italian language and culture courses).
Choosing Courses (except Three Cities program)
Students are free to choose all other courses from a wide range of subjects, including Anthropology; Archaeology; Art History; Biology; Classical Studies; Communications; Culinary and Nutritional Arts; Cultural Studies; Dance; Drawing and Mixed Media; Economics; Environmental Studies; Fashion Design; Film Studies; Film, Video and Multimedia Production; Gender Studies; Geography; Graphic Design; History; History of Architecture; Interior Design; International Business; International Studies; Italian Language and Culture; Jewelry Design; Literature; Mathematics; Music, Cinema and Theatre Studies; Painting; Peace Studies; Philosophy; Photography; Political Science; Printmaking; Psychology; Religious Studies; Restoration and Conservation; Sculpture and Ceramics; Sociology; Writing.
Use the SUBJECTS LISTING menu on the LdM site to see complete course lists for each LdM location.
Then, use BOTH the original COURSE CATALOG AND the Florence, Rome & Tuscania course catalog updates to see course descriptions.
Check the COURSE SCHEDULE (for all schedules except Venice) or the Fall 2009 course schedule for Venice to see a timetable of course offerings by term.
Course Approval
To ensure that courses will transfer to UW Oshkosh as expected, all applicants complete the Transfer Credit Prior Approval process.
Registration
Course enrollment is completed through the initial application to LdM. Once course registration has been finalized, and after arrival in Italy, only one course can be dropped/replaced.
All participants will be enrolled in courses at the host institution and will transfer those courses back to UW Oshkosh at the end of their studies. Keep in mind that you will need to maintain full-time status (the equivalent of 12 UW Oshkosh credits) while studying abroad.
Transfer Credit
At the end of your program, you will transfer your LdM coursework to UW Oshkosh.
After you have successfully completed your study abroad experience, but before you leave for home, you will need to have your transcripts sent to the Transfer Student Coordinator in the UW Oshkosh Admissions Office. You cannot receive credit at UW Oshkosh without the official transcript.
All transcripts and related documents must be sent directly to:
Transfer Student Coordinator
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
U.S.A.
You should also consider ordering a copy of your transcripts for yourself.
Accommodation
Shared student apartments (Florence & Rome)
2 - 6 people share fully-furnished apartments (2 students per bedroom) in central locations within the city, often within walking distance of LdM.
Homestay (Florence & Rome)
The family-stay is for students committed to learning Italian and experiencing Italian culture and family life.
Hostels, B&B's & Hotels (Tuscania)
This type of accommodation is within walking distance of LdM.
Cafeteria (Florence)
The cafeteria offers a range of products at subsidized prices.
Student Card (Tuscania & Rome)
The student card provides discounts at local restaurants.
Schedule
Program Dates
Use the LdM Academic Calendar in the COURSE CATALOG OR the Fall 2009 Three Cities Catalog to find your orientation date, first class date, final exam and last class dates. BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TICKET, wait for email confirmation from an advisor at LdM giving your arrival/check-in date and the date on which you will be expected to move out of your housing.
In order to arrive in time for LdM's check-in, you must depart the U.S. one day ealier (you'll fly overnight and arrive the next day).
Housing Dates
LdM is not legally allowed to house students before the official check-in date or after the official check-out date. This doesn't mean that you can't spend a few extra days in Italy - only that you'll need to make arrangements to stay in and pay for a hostel or hotel on these days.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Check with your airline for restrictions on carry-on, checked and excess baggage.
Money
Carry (or exchange upon arrival in Italy) approximately €200 in cash to cover transportation fees to your LdM site from the local airport (if not provided or your flight arrives late) and living costs for the first few days.
Flight
Students arrange and pay for airline tickets on their own. DO NOT purchase these until you have been officially accepted into the program by the HOST university.
In order to arrive in time for LdM's check-in, you must depart the U.S. one day ealier (you'll fly overnight and arrive the next day). Be sure your flight is scheduled to arrive WELL BEFORE the end of check-in time on the date specified by LdM just in case your flight is delayed.
If you plan to study in Rome, Tuscania or on the Three Cities program, you should fly in to Rome's Fiumicino Airport. If you plan to study in Florence, you should fly in to Florence Peretola Airport.
Arrival Abroad
Florence
Upon arrival at Florence Peretola Airport, plan to take a taxi directly to LdM. If you fly in to Rome's Fiumicino Airport, you will need to take public transportation to Florence and then a taxi to LdM. LdM housing cooridnators will supply an address and information related to check-in at LdM after you have been accepted to participate on the program. Housing check-in is usually between 9 am and 9 pm on a specified date. Students who arrive after check-in closes will need to go to a hotel and visit the LdM housing office the next morning to pick up their keys.
LdM supplies an updated list of hotels with availability - carry this hotel list for Florence, Summer 2009 with you when you travel.
Rome
Upon arrival at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, plan to take a taxi directly to LdM. LdM housing cooridnators will supply an address and information related to check-in at LdM after you have been accepted to participate on the program.
Tuscania
Your program fee includes a group pick-up from Rome's Fiumicino Airport and a bus transfer to Tuscania. You must arrive on the date/time specified by LdM in order to take advantage of this service.
Three Cities Program
Your program fee includes a group pick-up from Rome's Fiumicino Airport and bus transfers to Tuscania, Rome and either Florence or Venice. You must arrive in Rome on the date/time specified by LdM in order to take advantage of the bus transfer to Tuscania.
Fees
The amount you spend will vary depending on the program, location, housing and courses you choose. Complete the appropriate worksheet from below (or stop by the OIE for help) using your choice of program, location, etc.
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account. Program fees cover LdM tuition, pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. All other fees listed are estimates based on information available to the UW Oshkosh OIE on October 14, 2009. While it is unlikely that you will spend less than the estimates provided, you may spend more.
Fall 09 or Spring 10 Semester (15 weeks) or Three Cities (14 weeks)
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$ |
Semester in Tuscania: $5,700 Semester in Florence, Rome or Venice: $6,400 Semester-long Three Cities Program: $6,500 Additional three-credit course: $850 |
°$ 213 |
UW Oshkosh Program Fee (includes health insurance) |
°$ ____ |
Total Charges on your UW Oshkosh student account |
| Estimates in U.S. Dollars | |
$ 100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$ 100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$ |
Airfare |
$ |
Immunizations (if needed) |
$ 105 |
Visa Application Fees (in the U.S.) |
$ |
Housing Security Deposit (varies by program & housing choice) |
$ |
Housing (varies by program & housing choice) |
$ |
Florence: Weekend academic field trips ($315 each; your seat can be reserved and paid for in advance or, if seats remain available, after arrival) |
$ |
Cell phone |
$ |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate |
| Estimates in Foreign Currency (€ = Euro) | |
€ 100 |
Permesso Soggiorno (Permit of Stay) |
€ |
Meals (€50/week from a grocery store; add for restaurant meals) |
€ |
Books (estimate based on €0 - €75 per course) |
€ |
Material fees (Studio Art Courses only; can range from €5 - €300) |
€ |
Lab Fee (Studio Art, Cuisine and Wine Appreciation courses only; can range from €10 - €235) |
€ |
Course-related field trips (as noted in course syllabi if applicable; can range from €10 - €85) |
€ |
Course-related entrance fees (as noted in course syllabi if applicable; can range from €5 - €80) |
€ |
Local Transportation (€30/month) |
€ 100 |
Personal Spending Money (€100-€500) |
€ |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$ |
Total in U.S. Dollars (today's rate of exchange) |
$ |
Total Estimated Expenses |
Fall Interim (January 2010; 3 weeks)
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$ |
Three credits in Tuscania: $1,200 Six credits in Tuscania: $2,200 Three credits in Florence: $1,300 Six credits in Florence: $2,300 |
°$ 102 |
Program Fees (includes health insurance) |
°$ ____ |
Total Charges on your UW Oshkosh student account |
| Estimates in U.S. Dollars | |
$ 100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$ 100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$ |
Airfare |
$ |
Immunizations (if needed) |
$ 105 |
Visa Application Fees (in the U.S.) |
$ |
Housing Security Deposit (varies by program & housing choice) |
$ |
Housing (varies by program & housing choice) |
$ |
Non-credit Courses (Cuisine: $280 or Wine Tasting: $320; optional) |
$ |
Academic field trips ($300 each; optional) |
$ |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Estimates in Foreign Currency (€ = Euro) | |
€ |
Declaration of Presence (€15; only applicable if NOT entering Italy directly from the U.S.) |
€ 150 |
Meals (€50/week from a grocery store; add for restaurant meals) |
€ |
Books (estimate based on €0 - €75 per course) |
€ |
Material fees (Studio Art Courses only; can range from €5 - €300) |
€ |
Lab Fee (Studio Art, Cuisine and Wine Appreciation courses only; can range from €10 - €235) |
€ |
Course-related field trips (as noted in course syllabi if applicable; can range from €10 - €85) |
€ |
Course-related entrance fees (as noted in course syllabi if applicable; can range from €5 - €80) |
€ 30 |
Local Transportation |
€ 100 |
Personal Spending Money (€100-€500) |
€ |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$ |
Total in U.S. Dollars7 (today's rate of exchange) |
$ |
Total Estimated Expenses |
Summer (4 weeks; 2010)
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$ |
Six credits Super-intensive Italian in Florence: $1,400 Three credits in Florence or Rome: $1,550 Six credits in Tuscania: $2,200 Six credits in Florence or Rome: $2,600 Six credit Tuscania Painting Workshop: $2,800 Six credits Special Studio Art Workshops in Florence: $3,550 Tuscania Archaeology Field School (including housing): $4,000 |
°$ 109 |
Program Fees (includes health insurance) |
°$ ____ |
Total Charges on your UW Oshkosh student account |
| Estimates in U.S. Dollars | |
$ 100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$ 100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$ |
Airfare |
$ |
Immunizations (if needed) |
$ 105 |
Visa Application Fees (in the U.S.) |
$ |
Housing Security Deposit (varies by program & housing choice) |
$ |
Housing (varies by program & housing choice) |
$ |
Academic field trips ($300 each; optional) |
$ |
Non-credit Courses (Cuisine: $370 or Wine Tasting: $400; optional) |
$ |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Estimates in Foreign Currency (€ = Euro) | |
€ |
Declaration of Presence (€15; only applicable if NOT entering Italy directly from the U.S.) |
€ 200 |
Meals (€50/week from a grocery store; add for restaurant meals) |
€ |
Books (estimate based on €0 - €75 per course) |
€ |
Material fees (Studio Art Courses only; can range from €5 - €300) |
€ |
Lab Fee (Studio Art, Cuisine and Wine Appreciation courses only; can range from €10 - €235) |
€ |
Course-related field trips (as noted in course syllabi if applicable; can range from €10 - €85) |
€ |
Course-related entrance fees (as noted in course syllabi if applicable; can range from €5 - €80) |
€ 30 |
Local Transportation |
€ 100 |
Personal Spending Money (€100-€500) |
€ |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$ |
Total in U.S. Dollars (today's rate of exchange) |
$ |
Total Estimated Expenses |
Working in Italy
Students in Italy with an official "Permit of Stay" may work a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Apply
Eligibility
LdM requires a 2.8 GPA and completion of 30 credits by the start of the term at LdM. If you do not meet these requirements, please contact the UW Oshkosh OIE by phone (920-424-0775); we may be able to appeal on your behalf.
STEP I
Read the study abroad application instructions and complete the GENERAL Office of International Education application as outlined on our Apply page.
In addition, access PROGRAM-SPECIFIC application materials as needed from below on this page.
STEP II
Program-specific documents due by the application deadline.
| Two Recommendations One recommendation must be from a professor in a department related to your subject of study. The second may be from a professor or from a professional person with whom you work. |
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| Transfer Credit Prior Approval form The OIE recommends choosing twice as many courses as you plan to take per semester and completing the Transfer Credit Prior Approval for all of these courses. In the case that a course you intended to take abroad is full, not offered or is not what you expected, you will then be able to easily make changes to your enrollment while abroad. |
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| Cost Estimate Worksheet Copy the cost estimates from fees above and complete this using your housing choices for the location you plan to study. If you need assistance, let us know. |
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LdM Application, including: LdM Rules of Conduct (you'll be asked to verify that you have read these) SEMESTER PROGRAMS Semester Program Course Registration Form Fall Semester 2009 (forms become available in late February) Spring Semester 2010 (forms become available in early August) Course Selection Form Three Cities Program Form (if applicable) Registration Policy Housing Request Form (forms become available in late Feb & August) Fall 2009 (Florence, Rome, Tuscania, Venice, Three Cities) Spring 2010 (Florence, Rome, Tuscania, Venice, Three Cities) OR JANUARY OR SUMMER PROGRAMS January Intersession & Summer 2009 Application Form Summer Programs Course Registration Form (3 pages) January Intersession or Summer Housing Request Form January 2010 (Florence, Rome, Tuscania, Venice) Summer 2009 (Florence, Rome, Tuscania, Venice) *Do not pay the Enrollment Fee. OR ITALIAN LANGUAGE-ONLY PROGRAMS Italian Language Application Form Italian Language Housing Form |
STEP III
Program-specific documents due by the Friday following the application deadline.
| Personal Profile This form is typically found on the last page of the housing packet |
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| Housing Rules Form & Personal Data Form January, Spring Semester, Spring Three Cities, June, July, August, Fall Semester |
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| Housing Deposit (payable through the LdM On-line Payment Form) |
Other Deadlines
Additional program-specific documents due
UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM
Register through Platform 3000 for your “permesso soggiorno” (Permit of Stay) OR for your Declaration of Presence. Permit of Stay (Required by Italian Law for stays of 90 days or more)Before traveling to Italy, you will apply for a visa and register in Platform 3000. Upon arrival in Italy, with the assistance of Platform 3000, you will present documents in person to apply for your official Permit of Stay. Declaration of Presence (Required by Italian Law for stays of 89 days or fewer)For students traveling directly from the U.S. to Italy or through a country which is NOT in the Schengen Area, your Declaration of Presence will be stamped directly into your passport by the frontier police (at immigration in the airport). For students traveling first to a Schengen Area country and then on to Italy, you will be required to make a declaration of presence at the Questura in the province where you will live within eight days of your arrival. |
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Book your visa appointment (you must apply for a visa IN PERSON at the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago; you may not book your appointment for more than 90 days before departure) Visa (Required to STUDY)A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country (in this case, Italy) in a U.S. passport that makes it possible for the bearer to visit that foreign country for a specific purpose. You will apply for your visa following directions provided by the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago. Complete the visa application requirements outlined on the Consulate's website. Be sure to use the proper visa-related forms, available on the Consulate's website. Your letter of enrollment should be requested from the UW Oshkosh Registration office. If you are denied a student visa (i.e. told you don't need one) because you will be in Italy for fewer than 90 days, this is fine. However, you MUST request that the denial be sent to you in writing. You will be required to present this to staff at LdM. |
DIRECTLY TO LDM (with a copy to oie@uwosh.edu when you email this)
| Passport - scanned copy of the biographical page | |
| Visa - scanned copy of the visa inside your passport | |
| Flight itinerary |
DIRECTLY TO LDM upon arrival in Italy.
Some of these forms may be required twice - once before travel and once upon arrival. Some may not be required at all.
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Office of International Education Trip Preparation Resources
U.S. State Department Country-specific Information
Center for Disease Control (up-to-date information on immunizations)
LdM Predeparture Guides for Florence, Rome, and Tuscania
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center (1-202-647-5225) will relay messages to the foreign Embassy. Embassy personnel may try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
If your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program. The Office of International Education cannot give out private residence or homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we will contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office
of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Maria Carvalho : Front Line Advisor - oie@uwosh.edu
- Tom Kiekhafer : Program Manager - kiekhaft@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Florence Campus: Call 011-39-55-283142, 011-39-55-287203, or 011-39-55-287360; Fax: 011-39-55-289514 or 011-39-55-2398920
Rome Campus: Call 011-39-6-420-10269 or 011-39-6-420-16903; Fax: 011-39-6-420-16916
Tuscania Campus: Call 011-39-761-445148 or Fax: 011-39-761-444814
Time Zone Differences
This page was last updated on: October 14, 2009