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Georgetown University invites you to discover Villa Le Balze, where carefully preserved history and beauty meet world-class teaching and scholarship in the hills high above Florence, Italy. Through its commitment to academic excellence, holistic student learning and development, and faculty and alumni engagement – the Villa supports Georgetown’s mission and identity as a student-centered research university.
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Take Off Your Headphones and Enjoy the Soundscape
November 14th, 2023
Modern musical notation, lyric opera, the violin, and Måneskin all have one thing in common – they are the product of Italy’s rich culture of music and sound. This semester in Fiesole, our Hoyas are immersing themselves into this cultural touchstone through Villa Sounds, a special concert series.…
Sustainability at Villa Le Balze: Explained.
October 24th, 2023
Villa Le Balze reflects on this year’s Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo theme: Sustainability. To celebrate, this article serves as a deep dive into the Villa’s own sustainability, what we already do, and what we are planning to do in the future.…
New Changes at Villa Le Balze Bring More Students and Time in Florence
September 22nd, 2023
Villa Le Balze made some exciting changes this past summer, specifically in the summer program format. The new structure allows students more flexibility to create a summer Villa experience that meets their academic and cultural immersion goals.…
What Everyone Asks Me About Studying Abroad in Italy This Summer
August 30th, 2023
This past summer, I spent five weeks studying abroad in Italy at Villa Le Balze – Georgetown’s study abroad location overlooking Florence. To share with you a snippet of my experience, I compiled the answers to some frequently asked questions I received from friends and family after returning from Italy!…
