Welcome to your home! Our new students have just wrapped up their first week in Florence, and it's already been full of wow moments: scenic strolls (& rafting!) on the Arno, bonding over gelato, new ways of food shopping, & discovering the magic of living & learning in Tuscany.

Who says mandatory means boring? At ISI Florence, we turn language learning into an adventure! From the classroom to the cobblestone streets of Florence, our Italian courses are full of hands-on, creative activities like this epic 'caccia al tesoro' (treasure hunt)! #italian

Our first-ever program with Kean University draws to a close today. Guided by Prof. Joshua Guitar, the group immersed themselves in Florence's art, history, and architecture. We're proud to have welcomed Kean at ISI Florence and look forward to fostering this partnership! 💙🌍

This summer, Penn State students took a 3-week course in Environmental Marine Biology & Sustainability split between Florence & Elba Island. Guided by Prof. Branconi, they explored marine ecosystems, climate change, and sustainability through lectures, fieldwork, & research.

Last week our PSU HDFS students had the unique opportunity to visit Rondine, Cittadella della Pace. A place where young people from countries currently at war or recently affected by conflict live together to learn how to turn conflict into into growth and dialogue. What a day!

Our PSU Business students hit the road for a field trip to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello (Modena) 🏎️💨 A day full of iconic cars, business insights, and hands-on fun — including a taste of the adrenaline during a pit stop experience!

Academic Life at ISI Florence isn’t just about lectures, it’s about living what you learn. From hands-on projects to walking through history, our small classes lead to big connections with professors, the city, & your passions. #StudyAbroadFlorence #AcademicLife #HandsOnLearning

A glimpse into what our students have been up to recently✨ From rafting down the Arno River to hands-on cooking classes, it’s been a month full of learning, fun, and unforgettable memories. Summer Session Two is already coming to an end — time really flies! 🌞📚🍝🚣‍♀️

A glimpse of our unforgettable summer at ISI Florence — because who says studying abroad can’t feel like a dream? ✨ From gelato tastings to Renaissance vibes, delicious food to incredible adventures… it’s all here! Thinking about studying abroad? Here's your sign 🌍✈️

We're taking a summer break! 🏖️ Our offices in Florence will be closed and will reopen on August, 21st. If you need to contact us, please refer to our US Office ISI Abroad Stay tuned so you don’t miss our fresh content ✨ Wishing everyone a relaxing and sunny summer! 🌴☀️

Kicked off the first week at ISI with fun tours in Florence 🗺️ Next: Chianti winery tour! 🍷🌿 Exciting adventures await our study abroad students this Fall 🍂✈️ Stay tuned! #studyabroad #isiflorence #lifeinitaly #studyabroaditaly #florence

True growth often happens when we step outside our comfort zones. Meet Anna Stamatos, a neuroscience major at the University of Maryland, who traded labs for ruins during a semester abroad in Florence. vist.ly/46erx

At the start of October, ISI Florence teamed up with Sheep Italia to crochet colorful granny squares that will become blankets for unhoused people across Italy. We’re grateful for all that Italy gives to our students, and we’re honored to give something back. #communityengagment

One thing about us? We love a Friday activity! ❤️ In October, our students visited Pienza and relaxed at the hot springs in Rapolano, the perfect escape before midterms. 🇮🇹🌟 #studyabroad

Something wicked this way comes 🔮 We took our students on a spooky tour of Florence! They heard eerie tales of mistaken burials, mysterious murders, and restless spirits said to still roam the city’s streets. #studyabroad #spookyseason #lifeinflorence #isiabroad

Snapshots of october abroad 🧡📸🎃🧶 #studyabroad #lifeinflorence #isiabroad

This week we took our UMD Physics students on a field trip to the Florence's planetarium and museum 🔭🪐 They had a wonderful lecture on the solar system, nebulas and galaxies as well as a guided tour of the museum's collection ⚗️ #studyabroad #isiabroad #studyabroadprograms

fall break on film 🎞️🍁📸 special thanks to Sophie, Cooper, Angelo and Anna for taking part in this little project! 🫶🏻 #studyabroad #isiflorence #semesterabroad #fallbreak

Ever wandered what a regular day at ISI Florence looks like? Follow our GLP student Katie around and hear all about why she chose Florence and ISI for her study abroad adventure! ⚜️🗺️ #isiflorence #studyabroad #lifeinflorence #studyabroadflorence

The weather is taking a turn this week, but Florence doesn't lose its charm! 🌧️🍂 Check out this little vlog from our workstudy student, Amber, with some great tips on what to pack if you're coming in fall and spring! #studyabroad #lifeinflorence #studyabroadflorence