Study Abroad Programs in Tuscania, Italy

API offers wonderful opportunities to take a gap semester or year, study or intern abroad in Italy, or take a virtual course and learn about and absorb the Italian culture and way of life. Italy is one of the most complex and alluring destinations in Europe. A modern, industrialized nation with an artistic and architectural legacy that few other countries can rival. It is also a Mediterranean country with a southern European sensibility, where traditional attitudes still prevail. Thriving small businesses contribute to strong, regional identities, helping Italy avoid some of the bland effects of globalization. For students who want one of the most unique study abroad experiences in Italy, check out the Two Italies Program in Florence and Tuscania. You'll take classes in these two fascinating Italian cities – getting the best of both worlds! Explore this program on our website or contact us for more details.

The Big Year is a combination of our Fall Semester in Europe PLUS our Spring Semester in Asia. These can be completed in any order, depending on your schedule at your home school. Combined, you will visit up to 12 different countries, covering more than 25 destinations along the way. During the Fall Semester, you have the following course options: AP English Language and Composition, Grade 12 English, Grade 11 English, AP World History, AP European History, Grade 12 World History Since the 15th Century / Modern World History, and Grade 12 Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership. In the Spring Semester in Asia, the following courses are available: AP English Literature and Composition, Grade 12 English, Grade 11 English, Grade 12 Studies in Literature, Grade 12 Media Arts, AP Human Geography, and AP World Issues: A Geographical Analysis.

Shadow doctors in Italy for up to 20+ hours per week. Throughout the program, build lasting relationships with physicians in various specialties and observe patient care from start to finish. Knowing how different healthcare teams operate and communicate is a great way to reflect on your own leadership skills. With alumni in 40 of the top 50 MD programs, Atlantis prepares you for a future career in healthcare. Atlantis is the largest and most reputable pre-health study abroad organization for US undergraduates. Our Italy programs are for students who want a combination of adventure and practical experiences—with shadowing in Pavia, Milan, and more. What better way to gain 60+ clinical hours than in the country with pasta and gelato galore?! Shadow in top European hospitals with well-esteemed physicians and have the opportunity to explore the rich culture that Italy has to offer.

What does it take to restore nature in landscapes shaped by centuries of agriculture? In this immersive program based in rural Central Italy, students explore how ecosystems can recover in working agricultural lands, from olive groves and vineyards to rewilding mountain pastures. Fieldwork, excursions, and community engagement offer a firsthand look at the ecological and cultural dimensions of restoration, as well as the conflicts and cooperation between wildlife conservation and food production. Students learn how restoration is unfolding on the ground, navigating both EU-level policy and the lived realities of farmers, rangers, and rewilding advocates.