Sustainability & Project-based Learning in Florence, Italy

Authentica has been absolutely fantastic. Every little thing is accounted for and very well organized, literally down to specific details such as Authentica coordinating transportation so we arrive on time at places. Everything has been meticulously planned out. Authentica has also been really accommodating in taking feedback. When Stuart (university program staff) wanted us to have a little bit more free time to explore the city, within the next day Authentica moved things around and canceled a meeting so people could explore more.

Everyone from Authentica has been so lovely and hospitable. They know everything, and they've been so incredibly helpful. Just being able to message them simple questions around the clock is something that you wouldn't get back home. That level of hospitality has been really heartwarming, and we felt really confident here because of Authentica. A lot of us were concerned about culture shock or maybe not being able to fully transition into it. But within the first three days, Mugdha (Authentica staff) was just so welcoming that it was not an issue at any point. I've been very grateful to have been able to do this experience through Authentica. I've had an overwhelmingly positive experience, so I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Authentica really looked after us well. Having Anitha and Vedanth (Authentica staff) come around with us was really nice. Being able to ask them questions, find out more about the local culture here, and just being able to check practical things like "can I eat this salad at this restaurant?" was incredibly helpful. The cultural activities at the start were really well done.