Florence Italy 2024

This trip will always be something that I will look back on throughout my life. I made so many friends and fun memories on this trip and I’ve never had an experience quite like this. Everyone is open minded and friendly and the teachers and staff are amazing people. When it comes to education and learning, they really do make it so easy to learn and ask questions. All the staff especially Derek love and care so much about each person and their personal interest, and they will go out of their way to make sure you have the best experience possible. One time we ordered food and they forgot parts of my order, I told Derek (one of the teachers) what happened and I insisted it was ok, but even so he went at 11pm that night and walked across all Florence Italy just to get the rest of my order that the restaurant had forgotten. That’s just how much they will go out of the way to make sure your needs are met on the trip. I took a major in art history and loved every second of it, we visit so many astonishing museums and churches and the teachers are amazing at keeping you focused and engaged so you can really admire and appreciate the historical value in what you are looking at. Normally when I get to travel I never know what I should do or where to go so I never feel like I get a full experience. But this program has really checked off all the boxes for me, and has given me the full experience that I was looking for in an overseas trip. Another personal favorite was the dinners, they never let you go hungry and ALWAYS have the best recommendations on what to try. During the trip we had lots of free time to explore with friends, but I’ve always felt as safe as possible. The staff always answers the phone when you need them, and always makes sure we are with one or more people when going out. This trip was one of, if not THE best experience I’ve ever had so far in my life. I feel like I’ve grown a second family on this trip and I’m so sad that it’s over. I wish I go could back and relive it, and I have and will recommend it to anyone who wants to study abroad in high school, you won’t regret it:)