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Italy

Explore THE ancient City of viterbo at SYA italy

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Italy is a country of layers where ancient ruins and modern culture exist in harmony. SYA Italy will help you see how the two relate through experiential learning and interdisciplinary high school classes — all initially taught in English except for Italian.

 Enrich your language skills and deepen your relationship with the Italian culture during your year abroad in Italy. 

Viterbo provides the ideal launching point — big enough to offer an exciting day-to-day life, small enough to feel like home and only a 90-minute train ride from Rome. Living with a host family and participating in local activities will help you build a lasting community abroad. 

SYA challenges its students to be hands-on with their education and find ways to apply knowledge to real-world situations. We spent a week learning about the Arch of Constantine, but it was rewarding to see the art in person and be able to point out the intricate details we had learned in Art History Class. When we learned about the politics of immigration in Italy, we had the chance to meet refugees, hear their stories for ourselves, and volunteer at organizations that helped them. SYA makes learning memorable.” - Kimiye M. IT '18, 'Iolani School

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I have watched myself step up again and again, working through situations in a foreign country and foreign language which I would have shied away from in my own American hometown." - Phebe O. IT '22, John Bapst Memorial High School

Quick Facts About SYA Italy

BY THE NUMBERS

  • 12 faculty members
  • 45 students 
  • 10 courses offered
  • 50 miles from Rome

Immersive Learning

SYA Italy allows students to immerse themselves directly in the Italian language and culture through living with host families and joining activities in the community.

curriculum

Students take six classes. All courses are taught in English, and the language and elective classes incorporate Italian progressively throughout the year. 

There's one thing that’s certain about life as an SYA student - there is always something to look forward to." -Camila F.  IT ' 22, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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