Student Testimonials:
“The daytrips to local towns were perfect. The Wednesday/Saturday travel schedule offers the perfect mix of both classes and adventure. Lorenzo Muti’s history lessons were wonderful!”
- Katie Hood
“Spoleto Study Abroad has most definitely been the greatest experience of my life.”
- Abigail Spratt
“Everywhere you explore in Spoleto, you come up with something magical, like the convent. This experience has changed my life.”
– Molly Hull (Molly is returning to Spoleto Study Abroad in 2010)
“…Another aspect of Spoleto Study Abroad that I found amazing is the faculty. I have never before been taught by such supportive, interesting, and enthusiastic people. Spoleto Study Abroad has been an absolutely incredible life-changing experience, and I encourage students to enroll in the program.”
-Maggie New
“The students in Spoleto are very dedicated to their art and supportive and encouraging of each other. The helpful atmosphere of the faculty and students allowed me to further my knowledge and abilities.”
-Ilana Goldman
“My experience with the Spoleto Study Abroad program has been amazing. Being able to learn new techniques for my singing and performing has been wonderful, but I think the best part was being able to experience a different culture. Being immersed in the Italian culture has allowed me to truly experience another lifestyle for the first time in my life. The slower pace of the Italians has allowed me to enjoy life for each moment, rather than always waiting for the next thing to happen. Being able to stop using things like cell phones and computers, both of which I am totally dependent on at home, has been liberating. I have been able to enjoy my time with the people I am with, as opposed to texting people constantly.”
–William Overton
“I’ve loved my experience here so much; the unique culture, the beautiful scenery, the friendly atmosphere, and most importantly, the teachers. I’ve attended a lot of art camps but I’ve never encountered a more solid and amazing faculty before. Every class is fun, different, and refreshing.”
-Tara Morrow
“In Spoleto, old is glorified, restored and loved. This attitude makes me think that Spoleto is a paradise. Yet the town is not even the best thing about this trip. The classes, the professors, and my friends have a three-way tie for that place.”
-Alice Janssens (American Academy of Dubai)
“I’ve been taking voice lessons for over eight years now. I can’t begin to count the number of music teachers and directors I have known over the years. And in this short time, I have noticed a substantial improvement. Not only with my voice, but dramatically, I feel more comfortable with being myself when trying to portray a character. Over the years, I have attended several camps. Nothing has affected me the way Spoleto Study Abroad has. I feel I have made life-long friends, grown in areas of music, drama, philosophy, and maturity. I also have been immersed in a totally different culture than I am used to.” -Christina Solazzo
“After my experience with the program ends, it will continue to affect my life. I’ll stop to recall the moments of self-realization and amazement I felt in Spoleto. I’ll continue to nurture my modes of thinking, seeing, and savoring for years to come.” –Taylor Chin
“Spoleto Study Abroad has opened multiple doors for me. I am now more educated, cultured, and out-going than I have ever been! The weeks spent here have enriched my views on life, and left a permanent mark on me. One thing is for sure: saying arrivederci was not easy.”
-Ashley Crawford