Study Abroad at SIS Intercultural Study Abroad

Siena, Italy

SIS Intercultural Study Abroad

SIS

Immerse yourself in Italian culture.

SIS Intercultural Study Abroad is a small, independent, and locally run program based in Siena, Italy. Since 2004, SIS has offered immersive study abroad experiences designed for students who want to engage deeply with local cultures, languages, and communities. SIS offers programs that work to fully integrate the education of language, culture and service learning, in and out of the classroom.

U.S. School of Record
University of Mississippi (MS)

Language of Instruction
Italian, English

Classmates
Up to 50 study abroad students from around the world.

Highlights

Go from Italian beginner to advanced in one semester!
Many community volunteering opportunities.
Study in a beautiful medieval city.
Full board family homestays offer cultural immersion.

The overall objective of full-immersion at SIS is for each student to develop a reflective intercultural competence, allowing him or her to function as a global citizen, capable of facing and interacting with different cultures throughout life. SIS programs are intended for students with a wide range of motivations for studying abroad, and courses are offered in a variety of disciplines, all with an emphasis on the Italian perspective. All students are housed in family board accommodations, encouraging the use of language skills and deepening students’ interaction with Italian families and culture. In many courses, learning is not limited to the classroom. Whenever possible, SIS integrates field excursions and visits to enhance comprehension and provide students with a multifaceted experience.