Traveling to Ischia, Italy, was a wonderful and life-changing experience. This was my first trip abroad, and I would not change a thing. Ischia is a beautiful island that offers an array of items including, thermal baths, delightful hiking trails, local wineries, and amazing natural food. This is truly an island where you can lay back and relax. Vince, as well as the rest of the Italy Abroad Program team, did an excellent job of providing an environment where not only we could become culturally immersed but also educated. Traveling with the Italy Abroad Program definitely widened my worldview and allowed me to make life-long friendships and connections. I am very thankful and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of an adventure like this, and I will continue to be for years to come. If you have the chance to study abroad with IAP, take it!

The time that I spent in Italy during the Fashion Art Design Tour was an educational and eye-opening experience. Not only did I get the opportunity to learn more about Italy and the culture, but I also broadened my knowledge of fashion history as well as the intersections between fashion, art, and architecture. During the time I spent in the Italy Abroad Program, I made new friends and saw life through a different perspective. Overall, the experience was one that I will always remember and be grateful for. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to travel and broaden their horizons by experiencing education and life in a different country to sign up and study abroad with the Italy Abroad Program.

My summer in Florence was a dream! Such a beautiful city filled with so much art and life. Prior to studying in Florence I had never been to Europe, so I was nervous for the program. However, all of those nerves were for nothing because I had a great experience. My favorite parts of the trip were going to Venice with the entire program as well as my weekend trip to Cinque Terre with my roommates. As for the program director Vince, he was always more than willing to help every one of his students no matter what. Do not pass on Italy Abroad Program!