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Location
  • Italy
Length
4 - 52 weeks
Program Categories
Cultural Immersion Language Immersion Study Abroad
Financial Support
General grants/scholarships
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Program Details

Timeframe
Academic Year Fall Spring Winter
Housing
Host Family
Language
Italian
Age Min.
14
Age Max
18

Pricing

Price Details
- Host family accommodations and 3 meals per day
- Medical/Accident insurance
- Support and counseling services from in-country staff
- 24-hour emergency support
- Pre-departure Orientation and Preparation
- Cultural Pre-departure Orientation (via Skype)
- General Pre-departure Orientation (in-person or via Skype)
- 3-dya Arrival Orientation in Milan (pending travel restrictions)
- Personal assistance from a Greenheart Travel program manager
- Letter of Recommendation upon request and successful completion of the program
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Meals Travel Insurance
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Jul 07, 2017
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About Program

Spend a trimester, semester, or year studying abroad in Italy as a high school student, and live like a local while perfecting your Italian language skills. Matched with a carefully screened local host family, students will attend a local high school for a full immersion experience abroad.

Now is your chance to explore all that the country's history, art, language, and literature has to offer while boosting your college application and having the high school experience of a lifetime!

Program at-a-glance:
-- Host family accommodation provides full language & cultural immersion
-- No previous Italian experience is required -- beginners welcome!
-- You can choose between trimester, semester or academic year lengths
-- Start dates available in spring or fall
-- 3 day Orientation in Milan

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Make Italian friends as an exchange student in Italy.
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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

We appreciate that everyone has a unique worldview and value everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, ability, military status, religion, sexual orientation or political view. We are committed to building relationships and ensuring everyone we encounter feels welcomed, respected, and accepted. Greenheart is committed to helping anyone find the best program fit and will go the extra mile to make sure our participants feel safe and supported wherever they end up.

LGBTQIA+ Support

Greenheart Travel welcomes travelers identifying as LGTBQ+, and is committed to helping you find the best program for you. We can provide information on the cultural norms of our destination countries and are prepared to advise you on the best programs based on your needs and interests.
While most of our programs could be a good fit, we also know that certain cultures and countries are more accepting of and prepared to host LGBTQ+ people than others. We are committed to working with LGBTQ+ people to determine which experiences may be the right fit for them. Please reach out if you want to discuss which of our programs might fit you best ahead of applying at travelabroad@greenheart.org or set up a phone call with us here.
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Neurodivergent Support

Greenheart works with partners who have varying levels of what is considered "good mental health". While we cannot change their eligibility conditions, we will work with participants to the best of our abilities in order to get them the program placement they want. We encourage you to discuss your specific situation with us directly, before securing these documents.

Accessibility Support

Greenheart Travel welcomes students of varying ability to explore their study abroad options! While resources and support differ from country to country, Greenheart Travel staff work with individual students as needed to find program options that will set students up for success.

Impact

Sustainability

We believe in supporting our travelers to make a positive impact in their communities. The Greenheart Club provides Greenheart Grant funding to alumni projects all over the world.
As the leading eco-friendly exchange organization, we are passionate about helping travelers explore the globe while respecting the environment and cultural heritage of the destinations they explore.
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Ethical Impact

Greenheart Travel is a branch of Greenheart International, a Chicago-based organization that connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, fair trade, and cultural exchange. We provide resources, grants, and experiences to those who want to immerse themselves in another culture and leave it better than when they arrived. Through volunteering, creating relationships and more.
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Program Highlights

  • Host family accommodations and meals included in the program fee
  • Full cultural arrival orientation in Italy with fellow international exchange students
  • Medical Insurance and 24/7 Emergency Contact Support
  • Assistance from a personal program manager before, during and after your program

Program Reviews

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Cris
Male
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Greenheart & WEP

Jul 7, 2017

Our son choose Greenheart to study in Italy (junior year of high school). They were a fantastic support organization and he had a wonderful year. The preparation assistance prior to the trip was excellent. There were some initial host family issues that created parental concern and stress for our son, but Greenheart and their partner WEP did an excellent job solving those issues and he had a great ten months and is now fluent in Italian. Problems will occur in international travel and teenagers, but we were impressed as parents how responsive the program was to our concerns; they always put the well being of our 16 year old son as the first priority. We had high confidence in the representatives and highly recommend the program.

What would you improve about this program?
They did a great job! Very experienced.
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Diana
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Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life Changing Decision

Oct 20, 2014

This experience was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It was both challenging and rewarding. I met some of my best friends over there. I still keep in contact with many of them. I learned Italian and taught English at the local school I attended. It allowed me to grow as a person. The one price of advice I have is that you shouldn't go on this program if you are not able to be independent. You have support in the country but often you need to relay upon yourself to make changes.

What would you improve about this program?
I think the help offered in the country could be improved. Greenheart is wonderful but their partners abroad, in this case STS could use some work.
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Questions & Answers

Location

Location:
Italy
Currency:
Euro
Weather:
Jan-Mar
59 F / 37 F
Apr-Jun
82 F / 46 F
Jul-Sep
88 F / 61 F
Oct-Dec
72 F / 41 F
Airports:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino
( FCO )
Milan Malpensa
( MXP )
Venice Marco Polo
( VCE )

Italy has long been a bucket list item for people, and it's no wonder with the ancient ruins, astounding scenery, and renowned museums -- all accompanied by the beautiful Italian language. When visiting Italy, be prepared to see big differences in accents and food while moving between regions.

About Greenheart

Greenheart Travel is a 501(c)3 non-profit, mission-driven organization based in Chicago, USA. We are passionate about providing immersive cultural experiences for teenagers and adults in countries all over the world. We believe in the power of travel; a power that broadens perspective and turns strangers into family. It’s this belief that motivates...

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