 Benvenuti
in Italia.
One student on his way to Italy asked, "How can
I go to Italy? I don't even speak Italian." At the end of the summer,
he came back with the answer: "In Italy, all you have to do is smile."
Though he couldn't speak much Italian, and his host mother couldn't speak
English, they became very close by sharing the incredible meals they prepared
together. He practiced and learned Italian by cooking with her.
Orientation in Rome
Spend three thrilling days exploring Rome. Hike from
the Forum to the Vatican, where you are captivated by the vivid scenes
and colors in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Stand in the Colosseum, imagining
its dramatic history. Taste your first gelato at one of the cafés
in Piazza Navona. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your
return to Italy. Observe local culture while sitting on the Spanish Steps.
By the time you leave Rome, you will be able to find your way around anyplace!
Italian Language and Culture in Tuscany
Journey to beautiful Tuscany, where you are immersed
in Italian language, history, art, and architecture. The cradle of the
Renaissance and home to Dante, Michelangelo, and the Medici family, Tuscany
and its rich culture have inspired visitors for centuries. Day trips to
Florence and the coast conclude your Tuscan adventure.
Sample activities: Take in the Galleria degli Uffizi
and the David in Florence; visit the "Field of Miracles" and
the Leaning Tower in Pisa; visit stunning Siena, relax in cafés
under the shadows of the medieval towers in the beautiful hill town of
Lucca.
Sample communities: Lucca, Cortona, Volterra
Homestay
With some Italian language under your belt, become
part of a host family and embrace the life of an Italian town. Enjoy the
passegiata, customary evening walks through the town square; share wonderful
meals with your family; take day-trips with your group and host family.
Sample activities: Play soccer with local young people,
boat to the beautiful Eolie Islands; hike the Cinque Terre through picturesque
towns and vineyards perched high above the Mediterranean coast; visit
historical Pompeii; learn how to cook real Italian pasta; enjoy a day
at the beach.
Sample host communities: Alba, Ascoli Piceno, Castellamonte,
Cosenza, Genova, Reggio Calabria, Taranto, Treviso, Verona.
 Travel
and Discovery
Your Italian adventure concludes with a whirlwind
travel experience. Journey by bus, train, or boat to stunning towns and
bustling cities enjoying a final delicious taste of Italy. A few days
in scenic and historic Venice provide the backdrop for an incredible end
to your Experiment.
Sample activities: Travel along the gorgeous Amalfi
Coast to Sorrento; immerse yourself in the arts and cooking of Northern
Italy; enjoy the famous Ghost Walk in Genova; explore the streets of Romeo
and Juliet's Verona; ride the water taxis through the canals of Venice.
| One day our whole group was invited to a Piemontese
cooking lesson with one of the host families. Here all of us took
part in preparing dinner, from making actual spaghetti from scratch
to baking the delicious bacchi di dama, a sort of cookie for dessert.
When we finished, Americans and Italians sat down to eat together,
like one big family and after dinner was done, everyone helped clean
up. It was an incredible feeling of acceptance and community.
Gabriela Martinez, Brooklyn, New York |
Code: ITD - Five weeks
Features: Travel, language training
Prerequisite: None
Depart/Return: New York
Dates: June 27-August 2
Fee: $5,600
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