About Student Services
STUDENT LIFE IN FLORENCE
The Student Life and Development Department engages students in active, dynamic ways to integrate into the civic, artistic and social life of the city of Florence while promoting proactive interaction with all students and faculty of Palazzi member institutions. Our mission is to offer students opportunities for personal and interpersonal enrichment whether on campus or involving the Florentine community in order to continue the learning experience that students seek when deciding to study in Florence: in addition to students' academic studies our department seeks to provide life learning outside of the classroom, which clarifies and challenges their values, potentials, roles, and relationships in the multifaceted communities that they will come across during their stay in Florence. Our students become global citizens through daily contact with different cultures, activities, responsibilities, and initiatives.
The SLDD (Student Life and Development Department) offers academic and non-academic counseling services. It is important that students feel comfortable in their new environment.
Academic: We provide advising to our students to assure successful completion of all courses.
Non-Academic: We are available to all students for guidance on survival in Florence. All aspects of life outside the classroom are covered (from shopping, to Cultural stereotypes to the various phases of culture shock).
Health care (physical or mental medical) referrals and assistance is also provided.
Emergency Services: Emergency assistance is provided 24hrs. If students need help they can contact us immediately via the special hotline.
Student Services is an intregal part of the Student Life and Development Department. The wide range of activities offered are led by Palazzi faculty and administrators. The activities give the students a direct link to better understanding and appreciating the Italian culture.
Activities include, but are not limited to:
Sports Night (Soccer)
The Palestra (Mini Gym) – a work-out room with machines and classes (yoga, pilates, zumba, dance)
Connecting Cultures (on-going orientation program)
Conversation Exchange
Community Service Projects
Italian Family Club (adopt a student project)
Music Night
Blending (student Newsletter and Magazine)
Contemporary Italian Lecture and Film Series
Walking Tours
Discover Italy: Day Excursions
SnapShot Photography Series
Academic Field Trips
GANZO, the cultural association-restaurant-art gallery run by our students, open to the public, uniting Palazzi member institutions and the Florentine community. Cultural, artistic and gastronomic events are open to all students and are held throughout the year. Please consult the Ganzo website for the monthly calendar of events. see RELATED LINKS
For more details please write to studentservices@florencecampus.it