Experiencing Modern Italy
March 25th, 2024
From Morocco to Italy to Syria, the Mediterranean Sea is a hotbed of events for historians, and historians-to-be, to explore. Prof. Mustafa Aksakal discusses the importance of Modern Italian history through the courses he’s teaching at Villa Le Balze.…
From Qatar to Fiesole: A GU-Q Student’s Perspective of the Villa
February 22nd, 2024
For the students on Georgetown’s Main Campus, Villa Le Balze and Georgetown Qatar can feel lightyears away. However, for a new student at the Villa, these educational spaces could not be closer to her heart.…
Villa Le Balze Revives Iconic Tradition: Study Tours Return After 10-Year Hiatus
December 8th, 2023
Villa Le Balze is excited to announce the renewal of our beloved study tours for alumni and the wider Georgetown community.…
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!…
Villa Le Balze Welcomes Back Students on Site for Fall 2021
October 22nd, 2021
On September 1st, Georgetown’s Villa Le Balze in Florence, Italy welcomed its first students back on site since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were greeted by Renaissance style buildings dotting the sprawling Florentine hills, as well as a few changes.…
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.…
