Athena Study Abroad at Lorenzo de' Medici, Rome

When selecting a program for me to help with guidance, mentoring, and expertise, I could not have chosen upon a better fit than Athena. Not only are their values directly in line with mine, but the interpersonal relationships and constant support they offer their students can not be topped. What made Athena special, in my opinion, was how personable they made every single step of the trip - from starting my application (checking in on me, seeing if there were any components they could help me with), to getting me excited for the trip, checking in on me during the trip, and even following up with me after the trip. I truly felt like I had a group of constant supporters that had my best intentions in mind - only seeking to see me thrive and get the maximum possible exposure out of my experience.
If you're looking for a program where you're more than just a number, you know you have a constant support team, and a general wonderful community to work with, Athena is the program to go with.

This was an unbelievable experience that I would recommend to anyone interested in studying abroad. There is nothing negative that I can say about the city or the program. The professor that I had was amazing. She is an archaeologist currently working on the Palatine Hill and was just a wealth of information.

Deciding to study abroad was a very hard decision for myself. None of my friends had studied abroad before and I had never been out of the country. After going through with Athena Study Abroad I have experienced the most culturally integrated experience ever! If I could do it all over again I absolutely would! I made great international friends and learned a lot about myself.