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Scholarships awarded to Istituto Saffi and The British Institute students

Advantage Foundation and Monte San Martino Trust make a difference for young Florentines.

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International student groups in Florence

Independent organizations help international students find fun and friendship in Florence.

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Student housing: a luxury?

How is Florence's housing coping with the wave of students arriving each year?

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Getting off to a great start at ISF

ISF students start the academic year with positive experiences.

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Inspiring tomorrow’s leaders: Florence Leadership Academy

Fr. Kramer Cameron presents the academy as an opportunity for young people to learn from a selection of inspiring figures.

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How to jazz up your rental

Make your four walls in Florence unique and personal with these tips from an interior design student.

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Success stories: what The Florentine’s interns did next

Former interns and editors at The Florentine reminisce about their time at the magazine.

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Through the window

Windows are a source of inequity. A lot of life slips in, and occasionally a glimpse of privacy slips out.

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Studying abroad in Florence was the best decision of my life

If you want to learn about yourself and ways to shape your life, do it.

ART + CULTURE

Museum discounts for local and international students

Florentine art and culture become more accessible for students in Florence.

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My intern experience at The Florentine

Florence through the eyes of a magazine intern and how the experience impacted her time in the city.

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IED expands to Palazzo Pucci

In March, the design school will extend to the space where Emilio Pucci first opened his workshops and tailoring shop.

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Intercultural dating in Florence: university edition

What is love? Here are three accounts of dating from a foreigner’s perspective in Florence.

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The momentary migrant

The firsthand experience of a Jewish Australian living in Prato, Italy and her experience with identity.

THINGS TO DO

Florence on a budget

A student's guide to a budget-friendly trip to Florence.

FOOD + WINE

Grocery shopping in Florence

Florence has many markets and supermarkets selling a range of grocery shopping options.

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How to find student housing in Florence

Florence has a range of homestay accommodations, hotels and apartments for people studying in the city.

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YellowSquare hostel opens in Florence’s viale Redi

Student hostel YellowSquare opens in Florence's viale Redi, with 250 dorm beds, a rooftop pool, bar and restaurant.

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5 favourite happy hours in Florence

Finding discounted drinks in a lavish city like Florence can be tough. Here are 5 of our favourite happy hours.

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Best cheap eats for students in Florence

Avoid the overpriced tourist traps. Here are the five of the best cheap eats for students in Florence.

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Challenges and prospects for the study abroad industry in Florence

Fabrizio Ricciardelli, president of AACUPI – Association of American College and University Programs in Italy, explains the challenges and prospects for the study abroad industry in Florence.       ...

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BE.LONG makes staying longer in Florence easier

With every move, there are a series of practicalities to be sorted. The Be.Long platform brings all those bits to one place, making your longer-term move to the city as ...

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A student’s guide to Florence mental health services

Prior to any student’s departure on his or her first solo trip abroad, common offhanded reminders may include not to get homesick, to brace oneself for culture shock or to ...

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The perks of being a “stagista”

After years of struggling between classes, professors, deadlines and exams, finally you have your well-earned piece of paper. University has been an emotional rollercoaster, but you’re glad to be a ...

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