What have other students said about SU Florence?

Academics

“The level of instruction was outstanding: [providing] the ability to access the culture and subject matter on a daily basis.”

“The pre-architecture program was great—and the trips.”

“I liked learning from professors who are authorities on the art they are teaching.”

“I liked the site visits best—it was great to get to see everything I was learning about [in class].”

“I thought my professors were very good, especially the Italian Department.”

“I loved the field trips to other cities. I learned a lot.”

Homestays

“Living with a host family was the best experience I had abroad!”

“Awesome host mother with incredible food. Great for learning the language.”

“Living with a host family … was probably the best part of my experience. I grew as a person the most from this.”

The best thing about SUF is:

“The student activities and the trips that were offered.”

“The campus—beautiful!”

“The opportunities both in and out of the academic progam. Well done.”

“The opportunity to actually become part of the culture”

“The friendliness of the staff.”

“The Villa Rossa—it’s the perfect size and place to get acquainted with new people and professors.”

General Comments

“Orientation was great – hotel stay and getting acquainted with school & students.”

“[SUF] made it easy to do things and see things; helped us to immerse ourselves in the culture.”

“The orientation in Florence was amazing. I met a lot of kids, got a nice introduction to the city and it was planned out well.”

“The staff was very helpful.”

“Language opportunities—living with a [host] family and the internship program—were extremely worthwhile for me.”

“I enjoyed seeing new cities and learning about them with the school.”

“I liked the Dr. Seuss program [student volunteer program].”

“The school is beautiful, the professors are great; the husband and wife in the SUF café are WONDERFUL!”

“I liked the classes and opportunities to travel. I loved the internship that I had and being a part of the [end-of-semester] play. There was so much to do and it made my experience highly enjoyable.”