Program Reviews

I had an amazing experience in siracusa studying abroad with the SCIE center. Franca, the program director, always took care of us & never failed to help us when needed. Her, her family, and her staff were incredibly kind & welcoming, too. The facilities were very nice & definitely created a positive experience for us. Our housing was high quality & was a great way to bring us students all together. We learned endless amounts of things, both academically & personally. Traveling & studying abroad opened my mind to new cultures, ideas, foods, and more. This experience was truly unforgettable & is one of the best decisions I could have made in college! I highly
recommend the SCIE center for your study abroad wishes, you won’t be disappointed!!

This entire program was absolutely spectacular. Franca and the school were such great hosts and made me feel so welcome and at home; they provided me with so many resources and were always available whenever I needed help or guidance. They felt like my second family. The excursions and learning exercises we did while here also helped immensely in my overall education and knowledge of Italian culture. We did so much, from learning about nutrition and Italian cuisine (which was the purpose of my study abroad) to the culture and history of Italy, and combining both of those aspects aided in understanding how culture and food are interwoven. Of I could repeat this entire experience all over, I would do it in a heartbeat. I loved this study abroad so much!