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IES Abroad Siena – Study in Tuscany
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Prepare to be charmed by Sienas medieval history and rich culture. Located on three hills in the heart of the enchanting Tuscan countryside, this ancient city's historical center has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site. This program's core course, Presence of the Past, makes Siena and the Tuscan countryside your classroom through activities that explore important sites in and around the ci...
Prepare to be charmed by Sienas medieval history and rich culture. Located on three hills in the heart of the enchanting Tuscan countryside, this ancient city's historical center has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site. This program's core course, Presence of the Past, makes Siena and the Tuscan countryside your classroom through activities that explore important sites in and around the city. You will be introduced to the beauty of Sienas cultural and artistic heritage. Take a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level Italian course, alongside English- and Italian-taught area studies courses. Advanced students can also enroll in courses at a Università degli Studi di Siena. Live in a student apartment or homestay, and travel to cities like Bologna, Milan, or Rome on IES Abroad ...
Program Highlights
Improve your Italian language skills through a required language class offered at any level
Create your own academic experience by enrolling in English- or Italian-taught courses at the IES Abroad Center or a local partner university, depending on your language level
Share an apartment with other IES Abroad students in the historic center of town, or get to know the "real" Siena in a homestay
Visit the oldest university in the world in Bologna, fashion heaven in Milan, or ancient ruins in Rome
Attend soccer games, special museum exhibits, and outings to local performances through IES Abroad culture events
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Quick Details
- Siena, Italy
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Art History
- Culture
- Economics
- History
- Italian
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- American
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Comfortable cultural immersion
by: Georgia Meyer - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Siena – Study in TuscanyThis program is fantastic for those who like small personable experiences and a strong sense of community. There were only six students in my program (study in Tuscany) and fourteen in the total IES abroad program. The size of the city itself adds to the feeling of community and closeness to those around you (especially if you're living in a homestay). The IES abroad staff offer resources outside of class for those who desire to be involved in the community, however these are completely optional...
Siena, my true love!
by: Nataly - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Siena – Study in TuscanySiena was the perfect place for me to go abroad. It is a small enough city for someone who was nervous about living in the city for the first time and perfectly located to go explore other parts of Italy. I got to improve my language so much and I got over my fear of public transportation. The Siena IES program is a wonderful group of administrators and professors who really love what they're doing and are always willing to answer your dozens of questions. Over two semesters I learned so much on...
Best 4 months!!
by: Sarah Fusco - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Siena – Study in TuscanyI chose to study abroad in the quiet city of Siena, Italy. Siena is everything I could have wanted in my abroad experience. Having studied the Italian language for quite some time, living in a city with very few english speakers and living with a host family allowed myself to really enhance my language skills. Siena also has a rich culture with their Contrada history and the Palio. Overall, Siena really allowed me to immerse myself in authentic Italian culture and enjoy some amazing food at the ...
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Locations
- Siena, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Art History
- Culture
- Economics
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
Interviews
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Araceli Gonzalez
Participated in 2018
Ara Gonzalez is 22 and an International Relations major at the University of Rochester. She is originally from Paraguay, South America, where her whol...
Araceli Gonzalez
Participated in 2018
I was very curious to learn about Italian culture. Whether it was the language, the history, the cuisine, or a combination, all of them inspired me to decide to study for a semester in Tuscany. When choosing a program, IES Siena had everything I was looking for—a small yet enchanting place with the possibility of taking classes at the local university. Since the moment I chose to study abroad in Siena I knew I had a great semester ahead of me.
Margaux Lievre
Participated in 2022
Margaux is from New Jersey. They are majoring in marketing and graduating in December 2023. Margaux plans to go into sales, specifically in fine wines...
Margaux Lievre
Participated in 2022
I was once told that I am like a chameleon, able to adapt anywhere in the world to a different lifestyle and culture! That’s when I knew studying abroad was perfect for me. I was able to live in another country for a few months and immerse myself in a new life that would open my eyes to help shape me into the global citizen I am today!
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