I loved spending my senior year in Viterbo. I graduated with a degree in biology, but I also loved the various classes I took, including history, anthropology, Italian, and politics. I enjoyed listening to all the professor's lectures and writing papers on topics I would not have otherwise researched.

I personally loved the city because it was more homey and quiet. It is busy during the festival around the Macchina di Santa Rosa, but otherwise expect to learn Italian to talk to shopkeepers (it is hard but worth it). Rome is in such close proximity that you can take advantage of the trains to travel. I often spent weekends traveling around Italy and loved it. The airport is very efficient, and it was pleasant flying out of there when I visited some other countries.

I met wonderful people. Everyone was smart, kind, and fun. It was an opportunity to meet people from universities across the United States. I look back on the memories I created with everyone in my cohort at least once a week and miss them thoroughly. I made some life-long friends and visit them around the United States with my newfound love of traveling.

I would recommend that anyone planning on studying abroad plan their trips very early on. It may feel rushed and hard, but doing so will ensure you spend your time the way you want to. I loved all the adventures I went on!

The study abroad program provided such an immersive, fun, and educating experience!! I had the best semester in Italy and learned so much about the culture and will carry this time for the rest of my life. Forever grateful!! I would recommend to anyone that wants a change of pace and wants to travel. Italy provides great food, and the best sites. There is so much to see and explore in Italy and every night provides something to be cherished. I cannot recommend going to Viterbo enough. You will get to know the language and the country in important ways and it is life changing.

This program has a lot going for it. The staff was amazing, the teachers were fantastic, and the other students were great. The only thing I have to say is that I found it hard to have a lot of fun in the city. I understand that traveling is a big part of study abroad but I was a little disappointed about how quickly it felt like it had tried everything within walking distance. Other than that there was a ton of great food, I made some friends with the locals which was one of my personal goals. Great

My homestay with a lovely mature woman in a beautiful building about a 10-minute walk from most of my classes was idyllic.

I had my own room, use of a private bathroom, access to laundry and internet. All of the common areas of the apartment were available for use.

My morning coffee was enjoyed in a cozy kitchen illuminated by a sparkling welcome from the morning sun with a view of the garden rich with colorful flowers, fruit trees and song birds.
The instructors and staff were helpful and extremely competent. They really care about all the students and want everyone to have a great experience. Field trips were well-planned and organized. The Italian Cuisine class was an amazing opportunity to dive into Italian culture and take a soak!

The program’s community is incredibly welcoming and supportive. I lived with a family and I felt like I was saying goodbye to my family when I came home. This program is what you make of it, but I always felt safe and supported as a student and as an individual traveling abroad. I did not know anyone else when I signed up, and I gained so much from the chance to meet new people. It encouraged more personal growth for me. I am so grateful for USAC Viterbo for providing this opportunity! Thank you USAC Viterbo for an amazing semester!

Leaving for my study abroad experience was my first time leaving the United States in general. Understandably I was excited, but also a bit scared. When I first arrived I was tired, homesick, and just overall nervous. However, once I met up with our program directors these feelings were instantly relieved. Instead I was now beside myself with excitement for what each day had to offer. This program supported me and helped me feel safe in my new home, while also allowing me to go out and explore not just Italy, but the world. As someone who is more reserved I was worried I wouldn't live life to the fullest while studying abroad, but it was thanks to the support of the staff and friends I made along the way that I was able to branch out and learn more about who I am. The professors I had were exceptional. The amount I learned in that one semester surpassed any other semester before it. The first hand knowledge of my professors and the first hand experiences they granted me gave me a new passion for my degree. Along with the academics, I found confidence to not only travel to new countries, but to do it on my own, which led me to visit 4 other countries, some with friends and some without. Additionally, because of Viterbo's proximity to Rome, Rome became like a second home to me. The day trips we took to explore less traveled streets gave me a more in depth experience of urban livng in Italy. Study abroad is something I miss every day, and I am already planning a return trip to visit the places I came to love.

I felt like I was living in a movie during my time in Viterbo!! I got to draw and paint around the city in my art class, I learned how to make delicious Italian staple dishes, and I explored the town and practiced my Italian with locals and language partners. The professors in this program were wonderful, I learned so much from them. I got to explore all over Italy and even made it to Mykonos, Barcelona, and Porto! I had an adorable Italian apartment with a terrace and adorable shutters on my window. I remember greeting my neighbor Rita, whose window faced mine every morning. I would go on walks almost daily to the Terrazza del Plebescito to watch the sunset, sketch, and share with friends.

I had an amazing summer in Viterbo. Viterbo is a great location. Transportation was nearby so travel was very easy to do. The classes were nice and small. I felt like the learning environment was perfect. The professors were friendly and helpful. The USAC staff quickly addressed and issues or worries students had. I met some amazing people and made life long friends. I was able to see things I’ve only read about, history came to life. Spending the summer in Viterbo was an incredible experience I’ll never forget.