University of Georgia: Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy
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Since 1970, the University of Georgia Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy has been a leader in international arts education. This Program provides a challenging opportunity for the serious art student who wishes to combine international trave... read more
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I learned how to be a polite guest, how to do a wine tasting properly, jewelry making, bocce, and how difficult it is to live in a hillside town without a vehicle. A fiat or a vespa would’ve made a huge difference. Aubrey H - University of Hartford View Entire Review
Tons of art, exploring, and cultural skills. Adaptability and understanding. Samuel S - University of Hartford View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile. I learned that I am more responsible and able to travel on my own than I thought. Magdelena G - University of Hartford View Entire Review
experience was extremely worthwhile, I cannot recommend the program enough. A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
yes Trevor McCarthy - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I got the see all the art I only saw on a screen in a classroom in real life. It was worthwhile. A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I have never been out of the country before so I was able to experience a different culture for the first time and become fully immersed in it. I was able to see places and art pieces that I had always wanted to see. A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
getting to see all the paintings and sculptures that i had learned about in my art history classes since freshman year was an invaluable experience. A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I gained confidence in myself A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
the different culture Emmma - University of Hartford View Entire Review
Learning about food, wine, painting in the landscape. Unmatched art history experience. Learning cultural differences. A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
It was totally worthwhile. I learned a new language, I made new friends (both local Italians and fellow Americans), I expanded my taste palette, and I got to see works of art that I've dreamt about seeing since I was little. I am now a better artist and more wholesome person. Allison bueche - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I gained a new insight on another culture and their values. I was able to compare it to my life in America and think about the opportunities/possibilities of how I am able to live my life as well. HANNAH FRANCIS - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I could not possible fit all of the things I gained and learned while abroad. It was undoubtedly the most worthwhile thing I've ever done. A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
yes, more art history Bailey R - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I gained more motivation to work on my art, and felt my art got better with this program James H - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I learned a lot about art and the different lifestyle of Europeans. I believe the experience was invaluable. A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
it was extremely worthwhile and i made a lot of new friends and got to experience the local culture in the best way Chloe - University of Hartford View Entire Review
Way more independent life style as well as moving about in the country comfortably. Jada - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I feel like as an American, you've grown up in a bubble essentially and leaving the country gave me the chance to reevaluate and shift my thinking, finally managing to see the world from an outside perspective. It was amazing and I will remember it for the rest of my life. It was definitely worth it. Sarah Miller - University of Hartford View Entire Review
Before I say anything, I would definitely say that the experience abroad was worthwhile. I gained a new vast catalogue of visuals to use at my disposal, a collective of memorial experiences that I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and new profound sense of identity and purpose. Anna Perry Blanco - University of Hartford View Entire Review
Being in an environment where one’s experiences outside of the classroom correlates with what one is learning during class time is a unique and intensive educational experience that one only gets from a program like this. I believe my time abroad was worthwhile. Not only did we learn a lot about our class subjects but we also ... A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I gained a lot of life skills during the trip. i learned independence, how to do things on my own. I broke out of my comfort zone, and i taught me the beauty of travel.Very worthwhile. A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
What I gained from my study abroad is that I want to see more of the world and experience new foods and cultures. The experience was definitely worthwhile A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I gained a greater appreciation for Italian Renaissance art I did not have before. I think is was worthwhile because I was introduced to a different style of art I did not consider before. Breanna Wigdzinski - University of Hartford View Entire Review
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Since 1970, the University of Georgia Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy has been a leader in international arts education. This Program provides a challenging opportunity for the serious art student who wishes to combine international travel with an intensive studio and classroom experience. The medieval hilltown of Cortona offers a rich historical environment where students can easily integrate with the lifestyle of a typical Italian community.
With a variety of art history, studio art, and cultural classes year round, the Cortona Program continues a tradition of excellence unmatched by any other program in the nation.
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Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Digital Arts
- Design and Applied Arts
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
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