Archive: News Story

• What Everyone Asks Me About Studying Abroad in Italy This Summer

  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!

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• Villa Le Balze Welcomes Back Students on Site for Fall 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.

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• Villa Le Balze’s Dynamic Ability to Adapt

  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.

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• Brand New Programs at Villa Le Balze for Summer 2020

  Explore our brand new offerings for summer 2020 in Biology and Journalism. And apply now!

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• Georgetown Launches New Efforts in Humanities Education

  Georgetown is building on its strengths in humanities education and scholarship with new initiatives and classroom opportunities focused on expanding faculty and student engagement with the humanities.

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• Shifting the Lens: Accessibility in the Developing World

  James Sullivan’s snowboarding accident during his semester abroad leads him to an international career in documentary storytelling about disabilities.

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• Summer Programs at Villa Le Balze Stress Global Themes, Local Culture, and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

  New & returning course offerings in 2017 and 2018 add depth and variety to the Villa’s curriculum.

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• Villa Participates in Fiesole's Welcome Day

  Our Fall 2017 cohort kicked off the semester with a welcome to their new home from the community of Fiesole.

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• Villa Le Balze, International Education Week, & #GlobalHoyaBecause

  Villa Le Balze staff and instructors join International Education Week activities.

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• Villa Le Balze Takes Over Snapchat

  This summer students will snap live from their Villa summer programs and you can follow along!

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