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Welcome to the Arts & Humanities Semester in Tuscany


The Arts & Humanities Semester in Tuscany is a unique study-abroad program based in Siena, one of the most beautiful and magical cities in Italy.  The program offers an opportunity for full immersion in Italian language and culture while earning university credit for courses in the arts and the humanities, social studies, and business. 

 

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The program, which is operated in collaboration with Siena Italian Studies, also offers opportunities for community service, independent study projects, and internships.


The Arts & Humanities Semester in Tuscany features Italian language instruction by highly qualified Italian language teachers, using a well-proven method known as FICCS (Full Immersion: Culture, Content, and Service), a combination of guided and spontaneous learning in both classroom and service-learning situations.


We are also delighted to announce our full-semester Music Program, housed at the Diapason Music School, and our association with the Accademia Musicale Chigiana.  


For more information, please see Academic Program/Music.


The medieval city of Siena, in many ways the same today as it was 600 years ago, is the perfect setting for the Arts & Humanities Semester in Tuscany.


The inner city, for the most part free of motorized traffic, is extremely safe and offers a friendly and family-oriented environment where students can feel secure and welcome.

 

"I was looking for a deeply immersive study abroad experience and I found just that in the Arts & Humanities Semester in Tuscany with great classes and a wonderful host family, all located in beautiful Siena."


Frank M. Marchak III
Sophomore, Neuroscience and Cell Biology
Montana State University