USAC Italy: Reggio Emilia-Education, Communication & Health

Spending a year abroad in Italy was one of the best experiences of my life. Experiencing a different culture, exploring a beautiful country, and making lifelong friends are just a few of the reasons why I fell in love with studying abroad. I highly recommend studying abroad for a year to anyone who is even slightly interested, provided you have the funds and means to do so. As a Child Development major, I was extremely grateful to witness firsthand how children learn using the Reggio Emilia Appr...

I have always wanted to explore a new country/culture and I knew studying abroad is one way to immerse myself. At first, I was hesitant about going abroad due to the cost, going to an unfamiliar place without friends and family, and the possibility of being "alone." However, making the decision to go abroad was the best things I could have done for myself. I was able to interact with the culture and people from Italy. USAC provided me with all of the necessary things to survive in this new count...

I spent five weeks in Reggio Emilia and loved every second! I fell in love with the city and the local community. I took Italian cooking, international education approaches, and intercultural communication. The professors were great, and I learned a lot. I loved the group trips, including a cheese factory tour, a balsamic vinegar cellar, and trip to Rimini and Bologna. The onsite program advisors were great and really cared about us! I loved traveling on the weekends, it was truly an adventure! ...