High School Summer Abroad Blog

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

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

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

Students attended a pizza making class at a local pizzeria. Here the students learned to mix the flour with the yeast, salt and water and turn their mixture into pizza... keep reading

It was the first weekend spent with the student's homestay families. Our students did many different activities in Milan and in surrounding areas! Many of my students said they left... keep reading

Learning to navigate the Metro is often a daunting experience for those who have never ridden the subway! Milan has not only a subway, but a tram service, a train... keep reading

Let's get ready to travel! Chaperones Daniella and Susan met 23 lovely and excited students at JFK to begin their trip to their Milan Language and Culture experience! For some... keep reading

Our first American students have officially arrived in Milan! A sweet and kind group of three girls. Despite the long journey, they were full of energy and joined us at... keep reading

Ciao a tutti! It has been a whirlwind this week with 39 lovely students here in Milan to learn Italian language, culture and explore Milano! Yesterday, was our first day... keep reading

Ciao a tutti! When people think about Italy, they think about Mediterranean food, beautiful seaside and... music! Have you ever seen a tarantella dance artist perform? The fast paced folk... keep reading

Ciao a tutti! After today's daily Italian lesson, students went to the Ugo Tognazzi Center, where a special activity was ready for them! Students had the opportunity to practice arts... keep reading

Ciao a tutti! On Saturday, students took a day trip to Monza--a city just outside Milano. Monza which is known for its Formula One racetrack, which is also in the... keep reading

Ciao da Milano! Felice venerdì! Time is going by so fast here in Milan that it’s hard to grasp that we are midweek. After having classes all day on Tuesday... keep reading