High School Study Abroad in Paestum, Italy

If you are interested in delving into the tombs of the lost Etruscan civilization and then unearthing your way back through the ruins of Rome, Sparta, and Athens, then this program is for you. As you walk in the footsteps of the great military leaders like Julius Caesar, Pompeii and Augustus you discover how their ruthless tactics of power politics are both revered and reviled to this day. Connections between the blood sports of the Colosseum to the modern MMA fighting lead to a comparison of the athletic competitions of Ancient Olympia to the modern-day Olympics. Each day we map human connections to our past as we discover how the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid the foundation to our modern thought, and explore how the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides established the storyboards to today's box office hits. We visit: - Crete - Naxos - Athens - Peloponnese - Olympia - Matera - Paestum - Naples - Rome

This two-week summer program in Italy is designed for teens aged 14 to 17 who want to learn and improve their Italian while experiencing the local culture firsthand. The program includes 20 language lessons per week (each lasting 45 minutes), combining classroom learning with real-world practice. Students can apply their language skills in everyday situations, enhancing their fluency and confidence. Our summer camp perfectly balances language lessons and fun outdoor activities, including time by the sea. It’s ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a new language while enjoying an unforgettable summer adventure in Italy.