
Emma Rosenberg
IES Abroad
AlumniA love of Italian culture and an interest in getting to know it better! I began studying Italian at the start of college and traveled to Italy for the...
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Molise Italian Studies
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Molise Italian Studies Faculty-Led programs are not traditional study abroad trips. We partner with faculty to develop a framework of inquiry and reflection, as well as prepare specific background and culture-specific content to set the stage for effective community-based learning. Students and facu
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My time in Italy was one of the most amazing, life-changing, and enjoyable experiences I have ever had. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to visit Italy for the first time, especially since it was also my first time flying on an airplane. I loved how affordable the program was for everything that was included. We traveled throughout Central Italy, enjoyed amazing food and accommodations, and were guided by caring faculty and tour guides who truly wanted us to have the best experience possible. This trip gave me unforgettable memories, new friendships, and experiences that I will always be grateful for.
Grazie, Samuel! We are so glad to hear this trip made such an impact on you, and we can't wait to hear about your plans moving forward!
I had an unforgettable time in Italy with Molise Italian Studies. It was my first time visiting a country outside of the United States, so I was a little worried at first. However, the program was so well run and smooth that I soon had no worries whatsoever. Our guide, Andrea, was excellent and our trip would not have been what it was without him. I would highly recommend Molise Italian Studies to any one who is interested in Italian culture, history, or exploring another country.
Grazie Jay! We are glad you had a great trip and we passed along your gratitude to Andrea!
My study abroad experience to Italy was incredible. I had met so many new amazing people and new connections. Our tour guide, Andrea, was very helpful, patient, and kind throughout the whole trip. I am very grateful to be chosen to attend this trip.

Grazie Luisana! We are glad you had a great trip and we passed along your gratitude to Andrea!
My experience studying abroad in Molise Italy was absolutely life-changing. I learned so much about culture, made lifetime, friendships, and endless memories. Getting to experience the culture and beauty of Molise was the absolute highlight of my summer.

Grazie, Breanna! Colli really is beautiful and it's such a great partnership!
The Molise Italian Studies program was a wonderful way to be immersed in the Molise region, some of the Puglia region, and Rome. By visiting some of the smaller, lesser-known areas in these regions, I got to see firsthand how people live, work, and support their communities through the activities and social work experiences. I can say I grew as a person and have a new outlook on my everyday life at home. It was evident that Italians in these regions value community and connection. I appreciated the opportunities to participate in activities at some of the agencies, such as at LAI and in Capracotta, rather than simply observing the activity. Our tour leader, Andrea, was kind, patient, organized, and knowledgeable throughout the entire trip.
Grazie, Maggie! We are so glad to hear this trip made such an impact on you, and we can't wait to hear about your plans moving forward!
I had an absolutely amazing time; I made so many incredible memories that I truly won't ever forget. The friendships I made were so awesome, and the opportunities to experience true culture were life-changing. Both of my professors were absolutely wonderful, and our guide was incredible. Everyone was so amazing and truly tried their best to give us the most rewarding experience possible, and they exceeded my dreams.
Grazie, Alex!
Myself and my colleague brought a group of ten university students on a trip with Molise, and we could not be happier! Our guides were knowledgeable and kind. Every single person we encountered along the way as we traveled was welcoming and gracious. So many laughs were shared amongst our students and the Italian community, and we never once felt as if we were not in steady, capable hands with the company. Upon returning home from Italy, we immediately arranged our next trip with Scott and Megan, and plan to continue this trip regularly to allow students to continue to experience all the amazing things our first group did.

Thank you, Jen! Looking forward to working with Wilkes again in 2027!
As a student who dreamed of going abroad for years, I never considered a trip like this would be at my fingertips. Many know that traveling abroad is a big decision because it involves location costs return of investment and with being in school of the timeline of when it’s going to happen. I decided to make my minor Hotel restaurant management sophomore year of college, but wasn’t sure of how I was still going to make my broad dream come true. Fall semester of 2024 when I was in one of my HRM studies I wondered what options there could be to study the subject abroad. That’s when I discovered the Molise Italian Studies program NAU in Italy: Economics of Gastronomy. After promptly siding up, I was introduced to a fully guided program with pre-arrival meetings that fully explained the details and necessary precautions of going abroad. Which included an itinerary of the daily activities the lessons that would be focused on and places of accommodation. All details, which transferred extremely well into the actual trip. Each lesson was fully in depth and offered different opportunities. My favorite day was probably the day we visited Di Iorio Tartufi - Italian Truffle where we learned how truffles were safely found and made into a meal. I came home with at least 5 jars!! I highly enjoyed the environment, the greenery, and absolutely the delicious assortment of truffle products. At the end of the day, this program offered me a week of excitement and verity of locations across molise. I couldn’t have asked for a better program to introduce me to the world of traveling.
Grazie, Cialyn! So glad to be a part of your HRM journey (& we dream of truffles too)!
I would definitely say that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity! There are so many things that we were able to do on this trip that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to if I had just gone on vacation to Italy. We got to meet so many new individuals and build strong connections with them. We were also able to see so many wonderful sights and learn so much about the culture! Would 100% recommend!
In the moment, this experience felt like A LOT. A lot was happening all the time and it can be really overwhelming at times. But I think this goes back to something we learned while there. That is putting yourself in your panic zone so that you can get to your learning zone. Since returning, I would not change a single thing about this trip. Every hardship was a learning experience and I will have these lessons and memories forever. It's so cliche but I really feel like this trip opened my eyes to new perspectives and different ways of life and honestly made me care more about people with different backgrounds and worldwide issues.
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Emma Rosenberg
IES Abroad
AlumniA love of Italian culture and an interest in getting to know it better! I began studying Italian at the start of college and traveled to Italy for the...
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Andrew Clark
AIFS Abroad
AlumniI was inspired to go abroad after going on a family trip to France & Spain. My sister moved out to France after graduating college in 2021, so my fami...
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Noah Spergel
John Cabot University
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Krislyn Gilbertsen
University Studies Abroad Consortium
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Margaux Lievre
IES Abroad
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Lucía Pallas
Scuola Moda Cesena
AlumniI always wanted to study abroad, learn a new language, and meet new people. It was not my intention to start studying during the pandemic, but the sit...
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Alayna O’Keefe
WorldStrides
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CAPA The Global Education Network
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Nylah Rose Moore
CAPA The Global Education Network
AlumniI decided to study abroad because since a young age I’ve always been intrigued by different cultures other than my own.
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Erin Confortini
CAPA The Global Education Network
AlumniI have never been outside of the country prior to this year. I wanted the opportunity to gain independence by living in a foreign country without any ...
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Sally Olmstead
IES Abroad
AlumniI have always had an insatiable hunger for new experiences and knowledge, and from a young age, I was very fortunate to travel abroad often with my fa...
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Daryn Robinson
Loyola University Chicago Global Centers
AlumniI spoke a little Italian already, but I wanted to get better at the language. I also wanted international work experience through an internship and I ...
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Araceli Gonzalez
IES Abroad
AlumniI was very curious to learn about Italian culture. Whether it was the language, the history, the cuisine, or a combination, all of them inspired me to...
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Olivia Harris
IES Abroad
AlumniI have always wanted to live and experience life in a different country. I knew going abroad would give me the opportunity to learn a new language, st...
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Haley Stevenson
IES Abroad
AlumniI have always had a passion for learning about other cultures and seeing amazing sights, and there is no better way to do that than to go experience o...
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Marisa R
John Cabot University
AlumniHaving the opportunity to see and experience different parts of the world while also being able to take classes seemed like a dream come true. I reall...
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Natalie Hutchison
University Studies Abroad Consortium
AlumniI’ve had the travel bug since I was a teeny tiny gal. My first international trips happened when I was a year old, and were a yearly event in my famil...
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Yujin Park
University Studies Abroad Consortium
AlumniMy major. I wanted to study Clothing and Textiles, and also Italian fashion, which is well known everywhere.
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University Studies Abroad Consortium
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SAI Programs
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