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STEP into Your Future
Students participated in an interactive activity designed to peak their STEM and STEAM curriculum creativity. The STEP Futurability District https://www.steptothefuture.it/en/what-is-step links students to the future while showing them their present... keep reading
Bar Luce - designed by movie director Wes Anderson
INSPIRED BY THE CLASSIC BARS of Milan in the 1950s and 60s, the Bar Luce café is entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson. Based on strong pastel colors... keep reading
The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci's piece "The Last Supper" was painted for the Dominican monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie of Milan between 1495 and 1498. This magnificent painting, which is painted directly... keep reading
The Final Days
From interactive museums, shopping sprees, and the final project students have been busy soaking in their last moments in Rome.
Our intriguing visit to Castel Sant'Angelo
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
Lost in Florence: Finding Art in Every Corner
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
Where Has The Time Gone?
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
Unleashing Creativity: A Colorful T-Shirt Workshop with We Run The Streets Milano!
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 Run The Streets - Milano T-Shirt Graffiti and Painting
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
Learning Beyond the Four Walls
This blog post explores the meaning of study abroad and gives examples of student work so far in the program!
The Vatican Gardens and the Sistine Chapel all in one morning!
Entering the Vatican Gardens wasn't as difficult as imagined: there was a long line but it was a matter of a few seconds and we were inside, with our tickets... keep reading
Pinoteca Ambrosiana
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
Un Giorno a Tivoli
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
Once Upon a time … in Tivoli!
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.