Study Abroad in Florence
"Florence was the absolute best thing that could have happened to my college career. Studying abroad revolutionizes your entire perspective of the world and those who live in it. It seems obvious looking back now, but this experience will alter your education, relationships, career, and goals: all for the better." (—Madeline)
General information can be found at the studying abroad in Florence, Italy page and the Office of Global Education.
If you are hoping to study abroad in Florence during the summer, you can learn more about the Summer Institute.
For the first time ever, TWO psychology courses will be offered as part of the 2026 Florence Summer Institute! Drs. Mary Himmelstein and Jennifer Taber will be teaching "Emotions, Culture, & Health" and Dr. Clarissa Thompson will be teaching "The Psychology of Luxury."
Upcoming Information Sessions
Interested students are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Taber (jtaber1@kent.edu), Dr. Himmelstein (mhimmels@kent.edu), or Dr. Thompson (cthomp77@kent.edu) with questions. Keep an eye out for information sessions to be held in Fall 2025.
Important things:
1) Students can get/use financial aid and/or scholarships to cover costs
2) There are two sessions in summer 2026 (each 4 weeks). The psychology courses are in the second session in July – students can go to either or both sessions
3) There are courses in many disciplines that are often of interest to our students, including courses that help to meet general BA/BS requirements.
It is also possible to study psychology in Florence for a full semester.
Here’s a shorter about the semester study abroad experience in Florence, Italy, and here’s a longer about the summer institute study abroad experience that provides more details on classes and interviews with instructors.