Summer in Florence, Italy July 2 - July 31, 2009   For information on this program, please contact Patricia M. Scarfone at pscarfone@occ.cccd.edu or 714.432.5683. You may also call the ACCENT office at 1-800-869-9291. Preview Meetings | Brochure includes Application Form Spend a month in Florence, one of the world's centers of art and culture. Immerse yourself in the language and culture of the Renaissance in a city still adorned with the sculpture, architecture and paintings of Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli and Cellini. The Summer in Florence program offers a unique opportunity to expand your educational experience while earning transferable college credit through the Coast Community College District. Faculty Patricia Scarfone Patricia Scarfone is Professor of Spanish and Italian at Orange Coast College. A native of Italy, she is an avid traveler who became interested in study abroad early on. In addition to conducting study abroad programs to Costa Rica, Italy, Mexico and Spain, she served as International Education Coordinator for the Coast Community College District for several years. During that time, she coordinated several semester and short-term programs to destinations such as Australia, Costa Rica, England, France, Italy, Mexico and Spain. Patricia is a strong and active proponent of second-language study and she believes that "knowledge of a second language is a door to the world’s cultures." She encourages students to open that door and explore the wonderful opportunities that await them. Cultural Program Cultural learning is an integral part of the Summer in Florence program. You will attend on-site lectures at museums and historical sites within and outside of Florence. Also included in the program are: A one-day excursion to Siena/San Gimignano with guide, transportation and entry costs A three-day, two-night excursion to Rome including transportation, hotel stay and guided visits An optional three-day/two-night excursion to Venice with hotel, transportation and guide is available as well ($395). Excursions are chosen based on the academic curriculum and are subject to change. Program Price $3,575.00 plus $150 refundable security deposit Program price includes: Double room in a shared student apartment in Florence, double/triple/quad rooms on Rome excursion One one-day excursion to Siena/San Gimignano including entry costs, guides and transportation (subject to change) One three-day/two-night excursion to Rome including entry costs, guides, accommodations and transportation (subject to change) Welcome and farewell meals Pre-departure and on-site orientation program and walking tour of Florence Overseas information and resource center with ACCENT Florence on-site staff Transfers from and to Florence airport for group flight participants Program price does not include: Round-trip airfare (estimated airfare: $1700-$1800) Tuition at the Coast Community College District Optional $350 single room supplement Optional three-day/two-night excursion to Venice ($395*) Meals except as specified Personal expenses, passports, visas, books and anything not listed as included Required CCCD medical insurance (see description) Travel and personal property insurance * Please note that the $600 price listed in the brochure is incorrect; the optional excursion to Venice is now $395. Payment schedule Final Payment due April 22, 2009.   Insurance All program participants are required to purchase short-term outbound study abroad medical insurance through an approved District insurance provider. Program participants can find further information on the required study abroad medical insurance at http://www.cccd.edu/studyabroad/about.aspx. Program participants must purchase this study abroad medical insurance no less than 60 days prior to program departure. Failure to purchase the required study abroad medical insurance shall prevent student from participating in the study abroad program. Academic Credit An enrollment fee of $20.00 per unit must be paid to Orange Coast College at the time of registration. In addition non-resident students pay an additional $173.00 for a total of $193.00 per unit. This tuition is state mandated and subject to change. Study Program Students will receive credit from Orange Coast College. Students will be in one of the following Italian classes approximately four hours per day, four days per week and will receive a semester of credit for the class completed.    Italian 180 5 semester units Italian 185 5 semester units Italian 280 4 semester units Italian 285 4 semester units See the Orange Coast College catalog for course descriptions. All classes are transferable to UC/CSU systems. More Information Passports and Customs Information: The following site is brought to you by the United States Federal Government. You may go here to get information about obtaining, or renewing your passport, as well as customs information you'll need before you return to the United States. People residing in America holding a foreign passport should contact their embassy or consulate, as a visa may be required. Are you ready to go? If you prefer, you may use the 'PDF' version of the application/brochure, which is available here. If for any reason you cannot access the PDF version, please call ACCENT to obtain an application. After printing out the application, please remember to send it and a check for $250 made out to ACCENT to: ACCENT 870 Market St., #1026 San Francisco, CA 94102 1-800-869-9291 Arrivederci! The Coast Community College District reserves the right to cancel, change, append, add, or delete Programs or features of programs.rates, prices, locations, and other details indicated on this preliminary information page may not accurately reflect the actual program offered in 2009, as Programs are still in the final planning stage. Updated: 2/21/09