1. What to know before THEY go…
Where I am sending my child?
What will they be doing in Florence?
Will they be healthy?
Will they be safe?
How can I stay in contact with them/make them stay in contact with me?
What is my role in all of this?

2. Where? Florence! Partnership with Istituto Lorenzo de’Medici
Urban Campus – Spread out across 13 buildings in the Centro Storico
Average Class Size: 15-20
Student to Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Faculty: Approximately 180

3. What will they be doing?
This is an Academic Experience!
Classes
Field trips
Studying

4. What will they be doing?
Living!
Social Life
Travel

5. Health and Safety GeoBlue Insurance English speaking doctors
Emergency staff contact
24 Hour patrol around main piazzas
Marist Freshman housing evening security guard
Academic buildings require a security code
Eating Healthy
Alcohol

6. Staying in contact… They are in complete control of their schedule!!
Mandatory Phone
Communication Plan – Whatsapp, skype etc
Emergency phone
Visiting

7. The Parent’s Role Culture Shock Context, context, context
Venting versus asking for help
Resist the urge to clear the way for them
Encourage them to reach out for support in Florence
FERPA - Family Education Rights and Privacy Act