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For those students that can't leave their home campus for a semester or full academic year, SIS now offers a series of summer study abroad opportunities that begin from the end of May and go through July. These programs not only allow students to study Italian language and culture in a more condensed period of time, they will also explore... read moreFor those students that can't leave their home campus for a semester or full academic year, SIS now offers a series of summer study abroad opportunities that begin from the end of May and go through July. These programs not only allow students to study Italian language and culture in a more condensed period of time, they will also explore Tuscany during a remarkable time of year. For those in Siena at the start of July, Siena explodes in preparation for the world-famous bareback horse race held on July 2nd in the city's central square, the Piazza del Campo.
All programs include airport pick-up, program orientation, a series of activities and excursions, family home-stays and the opportunity to perform community service in a variety of areas. Less
My experience in Siena was incredible, eye opening and transformative - it showed me true meaning of community. My home stay family was amazing and through them and their involvement in the contrada of the caterpillar I experienced the palio, a tradition which predates the medieval period, not like a tourist but like a Sienese. My study abroad experience provided me with unprecedented access to a beautiful culture that is still very much alive to... Read more
My experience in Siena during Summer 2012 was amazing and really gave me the opportunity to get immersed in the Italian culture. Staying with a host family really made me feel like a part of the community and gave me a chance to use my Italian in a real-life setting. The service opportunities in Siena also really gave me insight into the lives of the Sienese people. SIS took us on some great excursions and gave us the opportunity to see so many t... Read more
I participated in the summer of 2011. Working on my Italian was so much easier because I was completely immersed in the culture. I was working on my language skills and I didn't even notice it! I had a fantastic host family and experience with the program. The staff at SIS did all they could to make sure we felt welcome so we could enjoy Siena. I still consider Siena my home away from home. Read more
I had a truly amazing experience with SIS in the summer of 2009. It was my first time abroad, and I left feeling as if I had experienced the "real" Italy, not just some idealized version of it that you would find while vacationing. Living with a host family was by far the greatest part of the program. Although challenging at times, the host family really put things into perspective and empowered me to use the language in and out of the classroom;... Read more
I participated in the summer of 2011. Working on my Italian was so much easier because I was completely immersed in the culture. I was working on my language skills and I didn't even notice it! I had a fantastic host family and experience with the program. The staff at SIS did all they could to make sure we felt welcome so we could enjoy Siena. I still consider Siena my home away from home. Read more
My experience in Siena during Summer 2012 was amazing and really gave me the opportunity to get immersed in the Italian culture. Staying with a host family really made me feel like a part of the community and gave me a chance to use my Italian in a real-life setting. The service opportunities in Siena also really gave me insight into the lives of the Sienese people. SIS took us on some great excursions and gave us the opportunity to see so many t... Read more
My experience in Siena was incredible, eye opening and transformative - it showed me true meaning of community. My home stay family was amazing and through them and their involvement in the contrada of the caterpillar I experienced the palio, a tradition which predates the medieval period, not like a tourist but like a Sienese. My study abroad experience provided me with unprecedented access to a beautiful culture that is still very much alive to... Read more
I had a truly amazing experience with SIS in the summer of 2009. It was my first time abroad, and I left feeling as if I had experienced the "real" Italy, not just some idealized version of it that you would find while vacationing. Living with a host family was by far the greatest part of the program. Although challenging at times, the host family really put things into perspective and empowered me to use the language in and out of the classroom;... Read more
I participated in the summer of 2011. Working on my Italian was so much easier because I was completely immersed in the culture. I was working on my language skills and I didn't even notice it! I had a fantastic host family and experience with the program. The staff at SIS did all they could to make sure we felt welcome so we could enjoy Siena. I still consider Siena my home away from home. Read more
My experience in Siena was incredible, eye opening and transformative - it showed me true meaning of community. My home stay family was amazing and through them and their involvement in the contrada of the caterpillar I experienced the palio, a tradition which predates the medieval period, not like a tourist but like a Sienese. My study abroad experience provided me with unprecedented access to a beautiful culture that is still very much alive to... Read more
My experience in Siena during Summer 2012 was amazing and really gave me the opportunity to get immersed in the Italian culture. Staying with a host family really made me feel like a part of the community and gave me a chance to use my Italian in a real-life setting. The service opportunities in Siena also really gave me insight into the lives of the Sienese people. SIS took us on some great excursions and gave us the opportunity to see so many t... Read more
I participated in the summer of 2011. Working on my Italian was so much easier because I was completely immersed in the culture. I was working on my language skills and I didn't even notice it! I had a fantastic host family and experience with the program. The staff at SIS did all they could to make sure we felt welcome so we could enjoy Siena. I still consider Siena my home away from home. Read more
I had a truly amazing experience with SIS in the summer of 2009. It was my first time abroad, and I left feeling as if I had experienced the "real" Italy, not just some idealized version of it that you would find while vacationing. Living with a host family was by far the greatest part of the program. Although challenging at times, the host family really put things into perspective and empowered me to use the language in and out of the classroom;... Read more
