University of Melbourne

Contemporary Italy study abroad This immersive study abroad program offers University of Melbourne students a unique opportunity to explore contemporary Italy through a blend of academic learning and hands-on cultural experiences. Set in the historic Castello Sonnino estate in the Tuscan countryside, the course combines lectures, site visits, and experiential activities to provide a deep […]
Augsburg University
Music TherapyThis program is offered in partnership with Augsburg University’s Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE). The Augsburg Music Therapy group will travel to Tuscany after the conclusion of the World Congress of Music Therapy to contextualize and enrich the learning derived from the conference. The group will visit Lucca, the birthplace of Giacomo […]
Augsburg University

Familiarization trip for faculty This immersive program is designed for faculty interested in developing future courses and study abroad experiences at Castello Sonnino International Education Center in Tuscany. Through a curated itinerary, participants experience the Center’s approach to place-based, interdisciplinary learning rooted in the cultural and historical landscape of the region. Faculty will explore the […]
USF – History and Culture in Tuscany

History and Culture in Tuscany This eight-day program invites first-generation University of San Francisco students to explore Tuscany’s rich intersections of history, culture, and daily life through immersive, place-based learning. Offered in partnership between Augsburg University’s Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) and the Castello Sonnino International Educational Center, the program is based at the historic Castello Sonnino estate […]
University of British Columbia

Tuscany: health, longevity & rural sustainability The experiential seminar explores the connection between local food, wine, tourism, and healthy living in rural Tuscany, with a focus on sustainability and longevity. Students engage in hands-on activities in food and wine production and agritourism, while learning the principles of healthy living through physical activity, nutrition, and community.The […]
MBA Augsburg

This program is offered in partnership with Augsburg University’s Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE). The Augsburg University MBA group will spend 8 days learning about the historical and modern context of business in Florence and Milan through walking tours and lectures by local experts in economics, finance, and business, giving them the chance […]
Loyola Marymount University

Good, Clean, Fair: The Business Ethics of Food in Tuscany This program is offered in partnership with Augsburg University’s Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE). Slow food Is a non-profit global organization and movement that began in Italy. This growing movement empowers food producers to make, offer, inspire and distribute food that Is […]