Athena Study Abroad Program at LdM - Tour of Italy

When I was pouring over study abroad options, I was so overwhelmed with possibilities. Once I found the three-cities tour, I knew it had everything I was look for. The chance to immerse myself in three totally different sides of Italy felt like a can't-miss opportunity to really understand the culture from multiple perspectives. The staff at Athena were so attentive throughout every step of the process, and I couldn't recommend their services highly enough. The Lorenzo de'Medici campuses were all so different, but the common thread was great faculty and even better support staff. I learned so much academically while I was there, but even more critically, I deeply learned about the Italian language, culture, and how to be a more independent person outside my comfort zone. With two ten-day breaks, the travel opportunities are insane, and I was able to get to 13 countries in Europe and Africa and 19 Italian cities during my short semester abroad. Since finishing the program, I have pursued a career in helping others to study abroad because the experience was so rewarding that I want to dedicate my life's work to facilitating those opportunities for others. I have now travelled to more than 35 countries and I am getting ready to study abroad again – this time in Copenhagen for a master's degree! So when I say the program was life-changing, I truly mean that it has shaped nearly every aspect of my life for the better, and I would recommend it to almost anyone in a heartbeat.