AH-mazing experience (if you can stay out of the Tuscan sun)
Overall, I absolutely LOVED the experience. Our country manager was wonderful as were all the guest lecturers. Meals were great and I much appreciated all the help getting around the city (though several in our group were, unfortunately, robbed on the tram). The only reason I didn't give the full five stars is that, as far as I can tell, there is absolutely no reason to be in Florence in July. I would do this type of trip in pretty much any other city, I loved the whole immersion aspect.