Students pursuing careers in health-related fields (such as Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, or Pharmacy) can take a total of seven credits in Florence for one month during the summer. All courses are available at the undergraduate and graduate level. This study abroad program offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the impact of health sciences through an international lens.
Spending one or two semesters abroad is a fully immersive experience which allows you to live like a true Florentine, soaking up the culture and academics over time. All majors are welcome and all courses are taught in English. In addition to all levels of Italian language, you’ll find a variety of courses in many disciplines. Students live with others from Kent State, while attending classes from KSU professors.
Enjoy one or two months at 5XÉçÇø's beautiful Florence Center while taking two classes and earning six to seven credits per month. Open to students of all majors, this is a perfect way to experience a snapshot of what it's like to live and learn in Europe. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, so you’ll have ample time to use your weekends to get to know the city of Florence and explore Europe.
“Being able to study abroad in Portugal was an academically eye-opening and cultural experience. Aside from being exposed to different pedagogical styles and administrative practices, I was able to enjoy living in the multicultural metropolis that is Lisbon, Portugal. Right on the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon provides residents with unequivocal public transportation that can be used to go to the beach, class, or one of the beautiful historic districts in the city (all in the same day!).
On June 23, 1985, Wayne Wittick was tragically killed in an automobile accident. It was a sudden and heartbreaking loss for everyone who knew him. Wayne was a member of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) Class of 1986, a member of Alpha Gamma Kappa, President of his Class, and an active participant in the basketball, softball, and football teams. &...
Dr. Bruce Blank, DPM ’87, and his wife Diane have recently made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship fund at the 5XÉçÇø College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM). This $300,000 gift is the largest individual donation from an alumnus since KSUCPM acquired the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) in 2012. The endowed fund will provide up to $13,000 in annual scholarships for podiatric medical students.The scholarship is available to students who maintain a 3.3 GPA, are in good standing academically, and have served as an elected leader of a student association at ...
Program Contact Information
Selected hotels in the Kent area (please contact for availability and pricing)
215 Depeyster St.
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 346-0100
Participants will be emailed regarding repertoire after registration.
Participants: $175 (Limited to 14, spots are reserved when paid)
Observers: $50 (Unlimited enrollment)
Non-KSU Student Observers: $25 (Unlimited enrollment)
