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The Breyer Center for Overseas Studies in Florence has been offering transformative experiences for Stanford undergraduates since 1960. The Program focuses on total academic and cultural immersion and strives to give students a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary core that pivots on the Renaissance, the European Union, the Mediterranean, and Italian language, history, and its vibrant, contemporary culture. With a maximum enrollment of 45 students per quarter students benefit from an intimate learning environment in a bustling international city. Florence participants are housed as a cohort in a student residence (TSH) conveniently located in the historical city center.

Student Ambassadors

share their first-hand experiences about the program, what led them to choose the program, and some of the challenges they faced while studying abroad. Dive deeper into 'a day in the life' while abroad, as a particular student experience may help you decide if this program is right for you.

Student Voices from Florence

BOSP Florence student Olivia Flournoy on diversity.

The Breyer Center for Overseas Studies in Florence

Palazzo Capponi alle Rovinate
Via de’ Bardi, 36
50125 Florence, Italy
phone: +39-055-248-0951/2
fax: +39-055-248-0338
stanfordinflorence@stanford.edu

Richard Chen

To capture this reflection photo of Lago di Braies of the Italian Dolomites, we set out early in the morning at 5am. We enjoyed the tranquil morning hours watching as the sun slowly peaked over the mountains in the backdrop. Soon, the wind picked up and the perfect reflection broke, and we embarked on a new adventure: rowing one of the wooden boats onto the lake.