"The Institute at Palazzo Rucellai, located in the historical center of Florence, offers students an excellent academic program – one of the best academic experiences in an American study abroad program in Italy. The faculty is composed of an outstanding combination of regular and visiting faculty coming from all over the world. The vast majority of the courses is interdisciplinary in nature and is supported by field trips and on-site lectures offering the student a well-rounded challenging academic experience. Student services are also a priority at Palazzo Rucellai and provide much individual attention to student needs. I can recommend the Institute at Palazzo Rucellai highly."

Portia Prebys, President
Association of American College and University Programs in Italy
www.aacupi.org

"The overall academic program is organized to enhance student engagement in the arts, history, culture and intellectual environment of Florence and Italy."..."Students describe their professors as accessible and caring; they particularly like the small size classes. They feel they receive a one to one attention. They also realize that the instructors are very well prepared and keep up with the subject they teach."

"The physical plant is second to none, and is the second great strength of the program. This beautiful historical monument has been converted to its present use without doing violence to its integrity, and graciously accommodating the needs of the school. The classrooms are particularly pleasant, spacious without being cavernous, and well-equipped."

"I will begin with the initial statements of the students inteviewed: the staff at Palazzo Rucellai is extraordinary. Time and again, the staff was described as unfailingly helpful, and that was my impression as well."

UConn Independent Assessment Review Committee
February 2005