With emphasis on the history of local land and culture, MADE School of Arts & Sciences uses the whole of Sicily as a classroom. Situated in a historic art nouveau building, Palazzo Boccadifuoco, the school overlooks the ocean, just steps from the island center of Ortigia. MADE offers an in-depth look at Mediterranean culture by way of anthropology, art & design, history and economics. Set apart from the modern tourist thoroughfare of Italy, Sicily offers ideal conditions for cultivating creativity and expansion of our western world view. At MADE students become an integral part of the historical and artistic preservation of this ancient land and all it has to offer.
MADE utilizes the entire island of Sicily as its classroom, providing extensive experiential learning opportunities for students through field studies, instructional visits, and hands-on projects in the community. MADE has a strong local network allowing students to connect and integrate with the community as well as to learn directly from creative professionals, small business owners, artists, designers, NGO leaders, volcanologists, and more.
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Explore a range of program options designed to fit your academic goals, schedule, and interests. With a variety of term lengths and diverse course offerings, students can find a program that supports their studies while encouraging cultural immersion and personal growth abroad.
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Students at MADE feel quickly at home in the local community, as they shop in the daily outdoor markets, join locals for evening outdoor performances and activities, and savor an experience like no other. Just beyond the border of the picturesque city center, students can soak up the alluring aquamarine sea. The Sicilian coast is lined with pristine beaches offering endless opportunities for swimming, boating, and snorkeling. Outdoor activities plus events, excursions, and workshops allow for MADE study abroad students to get to know their surroundings, neighbors, and peers.
SAI offers all students the Viva Experience: frequent cultural activities, at no extra cost, for participants to get to know their community, city and country. Following is a sample of the activities included in this program. Please note that actual activities may differ.
SAI is committed to making studying abroad accessible to all students. We offer a range of scholarships, based on need and merit, that we encourage all students to apply to. We also offer the option to utilize your home school financial aid toward your SAI program fees.
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