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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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Villa Le Balze’s Dynamic Ability to Adapt
January 28th, 2021
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult and trying, Villa Le Balze’s dynamic ability to adapt has allowed the staff members and instructors to impact and benefit the Georgetown community in many new ways.
Spring 2021 Virtual Villa Le Balze Classes
November 23rd, 2020
While originally planned to be taught on-site in Italy at Villa Le Balze, these virtual courses will now be available to all Georgetown students alongside main campus courses.
Announcement: Virtual Villa Le Balze Event Series
September 2nd, 2020
We are excited to announce the launch of Virtual Villa Le Balze, a series of events that will be hosted entirely online. Join us for the first event on September 21st!
Brand New Programs at Villa Le Balze for Summer 2020
November 5th, 2019
Explore our brand new offerings for summer 2020 in Biology and Journalism. And apply now!
March 8
Virtual Villa Le Balze: The Women of the Medici Family
Villa Le Balze, Virtual @ 3:00 pm
March 27
Villa Le Balze, Virtual @ 11:30 am
April 14
Translating Italian-Americanness on Screen: The Case of Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas
Villa Le Balze, Virtual @ 3:00 pm
May 8
Live Virtual Walking Tour of Florence
Villa Le Balze, Virtual @ 10:30 am
