Sorrento Residential Immersion: Italian Language & Community Service

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Sorrento

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 1 - July 15, 2009 2-WK; July 1- July 22, 2009 3WK

Description: Residential Immersion: Italian Language and Community Service

Our summer program in Sorrento, Italy, is designed for students completing grades 9-12 and focuses on Italian language and culture. Previous knowledge of Italian is not required, although this course can accomodate beginning to early intermediate students.

Abbey Road students and staff live together in a centrally located hotel near the town center of Sorrento. Students will learn how to live with a group of peers, in preparation for a successful college experience.

Highlights: Language, Culture, Travel, Recreation and Fun:

* Live and study in one of Italy's most beautiful coastal towns
* Italian conversation courses taught at multiple levels
* Recreation like tennis, soccer, swimming and biking
* Great shopping, cafes and restaurants
* Outdoor nightlife in a town popular with young Italians
* Nighttime activities like movies and concerts
* Beach excursions
* Excursions to Capri, Positano, Amalfi, and Pompeii

Rome!

* Program also includes an optional 4 day travel extension to Rome
* Group will stay together in a modern hotel
* Explore the ancient city: the Forum, Coliseum and more

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Abbey Road Overseas Programs's Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop summer immersion programs for high school students that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing a unique opportunity for: cultural immersion, intensive language study, exposure to new academic subjects, travel excursions, recreational activities, personal growth, and building life-long friendships. Safety, Organization and Personal Attention We put a particular emphasis on personal attention, high quality of academic, cultural and recreational programs, strong organization, and above all - safety.