High School Study Abroad in Cinque Terre, Italy

My experience with world class programs can never be replicated. The program is so good that my only complaint is the heat outside, which isn’t even really a problem because the staff even think of that giving everyone fans. From the begging to the end I learned about Italian history and cuisine in an extremely interesting and enjoyable way. Everyone was kind and fun to be around, everywhere we went was presented in an incredible way and everything down to the food and rooms was extremely good

Italy was such a great trip. I got such a well rounded trip. I learned a lot of cool stuff some stuff I liked to learn about some I didn't care for as much but yet I am still glad I got to learn it all. I also got plenty of time to do my own thing explore shop hangout relax. I also got to see so many cool places, 8 different Cities. My favorite part of the trip is that the instructors are more like friends than teachers. This is my second trip with this program and I love the instructors. They Genuinely make the trip as good as it is. They are the perfect amount of strict for safety and learning but also laid back for fun and stress free. I love these trips so much. Highly recommend.

It was a very fun program where they taught us a lot about Itlay and I also enjoyed it so much that I did it twice. They gave us 3 to 4 hours of free time almost everyday was definitely one of the biggest highlight of the trip.They gave us enough time to do what we wanted. The staff was always supportive and you weren't forced into doing all of the activities if we didn't feel well or didn't want to. They tried to make the trip the most enjoyable as possible and we're very flexible with what we wanted to do. We also weren't in just one city we went all over the Italy visiting at least 9 cities.

My study abroad experience with World Class Programs was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, the staff was truly exceptional – so supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely made the trip unforgettable. I honestly wish I could have stayed longer! I learned an immense amount, particularly in subjects like color theory and various painting periods, which has been invaluable. This program provided such a rich and immersive learning environment. Highly recommend!

Noah had the best summer of his life in Greece. He made so many new friends and really liked the counsellors. He was nervous to travel on his own and after 24 hours felt so comfortable. Thank you for provinding him the summer of a lifetime!

Our son recently traveled with Westcoast Connection, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the trip was incredibly well planned, and the staff’s communication with us was excellent. We always felt informed and confident that he was in great hands. He had an amazing time and came home with so many new friends and unforgettable memories. Some of the highlights he shared with us included the breathtaking hike through Cinque Terre, exploring the stunning Meteora Pinnacles, scuba diving in Naxos, and visiting the volcano in Santorini. Each activity was thoughtfully organized and gave him the chance to experience something truly special. We’re so grateful to Westcoast Connection for creating such a meaningful, fun, and safe adventure. We highly recommend them and would absolutely trust them with future trips!

Westcoast Connections has been an outstanding experience for our family. My daughter has done three summer European tours, and even with all that incredible travel, she still says Westcoast Connections is one of her favorites. The staff is warm, organized, and truly invested in the kids, creating a supportive environment that blends fun, growth, and meaningful friendships. We’re so grateful for the positive impact it’s had and highly recommend it to any family looking for an unforgettable summer program.

My daughter Hailey travelled to Greece and Italy with Westcoast Connection and sending her on this program was the best decision i've ever made. She made incredible friends, absolutely loved her staff and got to travel to so many new places. I felt very comfortable as WCC had great communication with the parents, and always kept us in the loop!

My son Jake did the Greece, the Islands, and Italy program and came home with so many new friends! The staff were fantastic and provided a great mix of supervision while still giving him the independence he was hoping for. The activities were fun and really well chosen for teenagers. Overall, he had an amazing experience, and we’re so glad he went. I would recommend Westcoast Connection to any family looking for this type of program for their child.

My daughter loved her experience. Great councelors, educators during the school year which helped to beauty a great vibe among all kids. Good mix of sight seeing, outdoor physical activity and free time.

Westcoast Connection was awesome to work with, the trip and itinerary were planned so well and my sonmade lots of new friends and had a great time. Some of his favorite parts were the hike in Cinque Terre and the Meteora Pinnacles, Scuba diving in Naxos, and the Volcano in Santorini . I would definitely recommend Westcoast Connection to friends and family!

My son returned from the Greece, the Islands & Italy program and he absolutely loved it. Starting in Italy was perfect for him since he had never been before. He talked a lot about exploring Milan, the coast near Cinque Terre, and a really fun cooking class in Perugia that made him feel like he was “actually living there” instead of just passing through. He is a history buff, so in Greece he was blown away by the mix of history and adventure. Athens and the Acropolis made everything from school feel real, and spots like Meteora and Nafplio were big highlights. His favorite part was the time by the water. Beach days and boat trips in Sivota, then Naxos and Santorini with scuba diving, kayaking, and those “crazy sunsets” he keeps mentioning. He came home more confident, more independent, and with a great group of new friends. As a parent, I felt he was safe and well looked after the whole time. I would 100% recommend this program.

​We were so impressed ​with Sammy's recent trip to Greece and Italy. She had the best experience traveling by herself, and made ​so many new friends. The staff were amazing and we especially appreciated the thorough pre-trip departure support​.​ We were nervous about sending her to Europe on her own, but Westcoast Connection made us feel completely comfortable! Highly recommend!

Superbly organized travel itinerary and excellent leadership team. Lots of fun daily adventures, strolling, sightseeing, and even scuba diving. Well balanced trip featuring both local immersion and group social activities. WCC is highly experienced and very professional.

Westcoast Connections runs fun teen travel programs! The trip offer a variety of sightseeing and adventure, while immersing the travelers in the Greece culture. The safety, staff, and communication with parents are top notch.

So much fun! My son loved his tour and made great friends. Such an experience...he loved touring and enjoying Greece and Italy. Just enough of everything. Accommodations and food were terrific. The counselors make the experience not only fun but safe...

If you are looking for a trip where you can meet new people, try new things, see what the world has to offer, Travel for Teens is what you need! This programs offers so much from learning about history to meeting new people and making life long friends! The staff and crew you are with for the few weeks of adventure truly does feel like family and its hard to let go to them all at the end, but thats how you know your experience was worth it! From cooking classes, gondola rides, hiking village to village, eating authentic italian food, this trip really is the full package!

My 15 year old son (upcoming sophomore) had an amazing experience he'll never forget on West Coast Connection this summer. The trip was the perfect length (25 days) and offered him many opportunities to step outside his comfort zone -- trying scuba diving, mountain biking, Greek dancing, and singing karaoke all for the first time. Other highlights included beach days with kayaking, hikes in Cinque Terre, cooking classes, group dinners and touring ancient theaters and the site of the first Olympics. My son made great friends (who he's still talking with regularly and having watch parties with over FaceTime!) and took so many photos of the beautiful sites and his new friends (which he never does). He was very complimentary of the counselors Allison, Ryland, Maggie and Brandon. He said they were professional and calm and lots of fun. Parents enjoyed following the instagram (which had great group pics and relevant quizzes so we could follow along on the adventures) and seeing links to photos. Mitch was helpful meeting with us initially to tell us about the trip and coordinate logistics. I 100% recommend this trip to other teens. My son will remember it forever!

Both my girls did the abroad program to Italy, Greece and the Greek islands. They loved the history, culture, architecture and making new friends . They enjoyed the adventure of traveling and exploring different places, and immersed themselves in the cultures , language and foods. West Coast did an amazing jog with the itinerary and planning. Everything was well organized and safe. The counselors were great with the kids and kept them on schedule . It was a great experience!!

Dylan love the program she liked both locations Greece more than Italy. It was a bit clicky socially, but it was a great group of kids. the cultural skill building aspects at the destinations maybe could be a little more fleshed out. Dylan‘s only complaint was the early wake up days and that she couldn’t use her miles to upgrade on the flights but I think that’s a good rule so that all the kids are together and build their friendships on the flight over. Thanks you for the well run program, good counselor oversight, and great comm with photos and emails keeping us updated