High School Summer Abroad Blog

This week we escaped the heat at the Botanical Gardens in Rome. The garden is home to thousands of plant species native to Italy and non-native, many plants come from... keep reading

Rome: The City of Layers – Week Two Reflections It’s hard to believe our intrepid scholars have already wrapped up their second week in Rome. From wide-eyed novices to expert... keep reading

It is safe to say that creative writing has finally completed their first full week abroad in Rome. There have been many a trial and tribulation but everyone is powering... keep reading

A walk through the past The past and the present, the ruins and the city: this is what your kids had the chance to see this week, during their walking... keep reading

Ciao Regazzi e Benvenuti a Roma! Our Connecting Arts group has hit the ground running these past days as we started classes, and have explored Rome. On Tuesday, students started... keep reading

Hello, my name is Carlos Balderas. I am a high school student from Mexico, and I want to share my incredible experience visiting the Roman Forum and the Colosseum during... keep reading

The creative writing group landed safe and sound on Sunday morning in Rome after a day full of lengthy flight and takeoff delays. Everyone first got to meet eachother Sunday... keep reading

Ah, Rome—where history breathes through every cobblestone and gelato is considered a legitimate meal. Your child has just embarked on their three-week Roman adventure, and while you're navigating the peace... keep reading

Ciao da Roma! What a busy first week here in Rome! Our students have settled into their host families and are quickly learning about the city and the language. While... keep reading

Our wonderful students for the Language and Culture program in Rome (Italy) have had a busy couple of days since they landed here last Sunday. We kicked off the week... keep reading

This past weekend we got to go to Cinecittà World, an amusement and water park about an hours drive from Rome. It was one of my favorite things that we've... keep reading

As we waltzed through the doors of Fassi at 10am, we weren’t sure what to expect. The famous gelateria, located in the heart of Rome, has a reputation for being... keep reading

Our high school summer abroad global discovery students have arrived in Firenze! Students have traveled with a high speed train that took us to the city in less than 2... keep reading

Italy, the land of rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering cuisine, has long captivated the hearts of travelers. But what if I told you that our students are doing more... keep reading

I asked my group and friends why they decided to study abroad and here is what they said.