Siena Italian Studies Program
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SIS Intercultural Study Abroad is a small, independent, and locally run study abroad organization based in Siena, Italy. Founded in 2004, SIS has over 20 years of experience designing immersive academic programs for students who want to engage deeply with local cultures, languages, and communities—beyond the limits of a traditional study abroad “bubble.” SIS offers semester, summer, winter ter...
SIS Intercultural Study Abroad is a small, independent, and locally run study abroad organization based in Siena, Italy. Founded in 2004, SIS has over 20 years of experience designing immersive academic programs for students who want to engage deeply with local cultures, languages, and communities—beyond the limits of a traditional study abroad “bubble.” SIS offers semester, summer, winter term, and Maymester programs in Siena (Italy), Brussels (Belgium), and Yaoundé (Cameroon). All programs are built around a full-immersion educational model that combines intensive language study, academic coursework, service learning, and guided intercultural reflection. With SIS, students don’t just study abroad—they live abroad. Full immersion at SIS is a gradual and supported process. Rather th...
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One semester is not nearly enough time with SIS
March 23, 2026by: Emma Andros - United StatesI loved my experience abroad with SIS and I reminisce on my time in Brussels nearly daily. Located in the heart of Europe, my friends and I travelled nearly every weekend. Service learning was very enjoyable and an excellent opportunity to engage with the community. Classes were FUN. I loved everything about SIS. My only complaint is that I had to go home when the semester ended.
Amazing Experience of a Liftetime
March 03, 2026by: Marco Psyllos - United StatesWhat a lovely experience. Everyone does such a good job at making you feel at home and welcome. Wouldn’t trade the experience for the world. Thank you Irene and everyone who made the trip magical. 10/10 recommend.
the best choice I ever made
March 03, 2026by: Teagan Engdahl - United StatesMy time in Brussels was nothing short of life changing. The people I met, the family I stayed with, and the experiences I had will stick with me for the rest of my life. I couldn’t recommend this program more!!!
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Taylor Landes
Participated in 2013
Taylor is from Boston, Massachusetts. She has a BA from Ohio State University, where she studied international relations and Italian. Taylor has trave...
Taylor Landes
Participated in 2013
It's almost a clichè at this point, but there has always been something about international travel that has always drawn me to it. I am fascinated with other cultures and languages. Going abroad gave me the unique opportunity to fully immerse myself in Italian culture and gave me a solid foundation in mastering the language that would later become one of my minors in college.
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SIS Intercultural Study Abroad is a small, independent, and locally run study abroad organization based in Siena, Italy. Founded in 2004, SIS has over 20 years of experience designing immersive academic programs for students who want to engage deeply with local cultures, languages, and communities—beyond the limits of a traditional study abroad “bubble.” SIS offers semester, summer, winter term, and Maymester programs in Siena (Italy), Brussels (Belgium), and Yaoundé (Cameroon). All programs are built around a full-immersion educational model that combines intensive language study, academic coursework, service learning, and guided intercultural reflection. With SIS, students don’t just study abroad—they live abroad. Full immersion at SIS is a gradual and supported process. Rather th...
Siena Italian Studies Program
Siena Italian Studies Program
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SIS Intercultural Study Abroad is a small, independent, and locally run study abroad organization based in Siena, Italy. Founded in 2004, SIS has over 20 years of experience designing immersive academic programs for students who want to engage deeply with local cultures, languages, and communities—beyond the limits of a traditional study abroad “bubble.” SIS offers semester, summer, winter term, and Maymester programs in Siena (Italy), Brussels (Belgium), and Yaoundé (Cameroon). All programs are built around a full-immersion educational model that combines intensive language study, academic coursework, service learning, and guided intercultural reflection. With SIS, students don’t just study abroad—they live abroad. Full immersion at SIS is a gradual and supported process. Rather th...