High School Summer Abroad Blog

From interactive museums, shopping sprees, and the final project students have been busy soaking in their last moments in Rome.

Today we got to now the fascinating story of Castel Sant'Angelo. We entered and were easily amazed by the aura that the building emanated: at first its wide and gloomy... keep reading

When Sam writes an article, you know the students are waking up early! Let's set aside thoughts of the Colosseum and the ancient Romans for a moment because we’re about... keep reading

It’s hard to believe 2 weeks have already passed, and we’re spending our last week in Florence. This last week included activities such as a theatre and improv workshops, a... keep reading

Overnight Trip to Florence

Last week, we had an amazing T-shirt customizing workshop in Trezzano sul Naviglio with We Run The Streets Milano, an artistic collective based in Milan. Our students had a blast... keep reading

We had an exciting activity with the students working with with a few Milanese graffiti artists to create T-shirts with spray paint. The artists showed us how they do their... keep reading

This blog post explores the meaning of study abroad and gives examples of student work so far in the program!

Pinoteca Ambrosiana or Pinoteca di Berea is the oldest museum in Milan. Beginning in 1618, la Pinoteca di Berea began as the home of the collected works of art for... keep reading

Our first Saturday in Italy was spent exploring a city older than Rome itself: Tivoli! This town was established in 338 BC and is home to about 55,000 people. How... keep reading

Nestled in the Italian region of Lazio, the charming town of Tivoli is a testament to Italy's rich historical tapestry and natural beauty. Just a short drive from Rome, Tivoli has been a favored retreat since ancient times, offering a perfect blend of natural splendor and architectural marvels. Among its many attractions, Villa d’Este stands out as a jewel of Renaissance architecture and landscape design.

Second week in Florence! We have already experienced so many good times and there is still a lot to come. To begin with, it must be said that we are... keep reading

Studying abroad is a transformative experience for high school students, offering them not just academic enrichment but also the opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures. For our group of adventurous Global Navigators in Rome, this cultural immersion recently took the delicious form of an Italian cooking demonstration, where they learned the art of making the iconic Margherita pizza.

In the heart of Milan's historic center, right across from Palazzo Marino, lies a world-renowned landmark that never fails to leave visitors in awe. We are talking about the Teatro... keep reading

Last week, our students had the incredible opportunity to participate in a pizza-making workshop hosted by the renowned pizzeria "Rosso Pomodoro." As the largest chain of Neapolitan pizzerias worldwide, this... keep reading