The Student Life and Development (SLD) department strives to create cultural understanding and immersion between students and the Florentine community by offering insightful, engaging activities that complement academic sessions.

Through a supportive environment and access to internal and external resources, SLD assists students in acclimating to their surroundings while fostering personal, cultural, and intellectual growth. Acting as a consistent source of guidance, SLD promotes mutual respect and cross-cultural understanding through a variety of extracurricular programs designed to broaden student perspectives and enrich their overall cultural and academic experience.