Comments about Sojourns Abroad
"The students who have the benefit of your company on Siena Sojourn are lucky, indeed. They will look back on their time in Siena as a life changing experience, intellectually and personally."
Mary King Austin, Associate Dean of Admission
Simons Rock College of Bard, Great Barrington, MA
“Siena Sojourn is a unique opportunity for those with a sense of adventure and fun to experience the richness of Italian life and culture and to take a journey of self discovery. Participants are bound to be inspired by the setting, the enriching activities -- and by the charismatic enthusiasm of the Directors.
Ralph Dennison, Director Oxford Advanced Studies
Programs
Oxford, England
“Siena Sojourn was the best experience of my life to date. If you have the opportunity, do it!! It is something you will never forget and always hold dear. Siena is a magical city and Siena Sojourn lets one become part of that magic, not as a tourist. It brings a smile to my face each time I think about my time in Italy. The memories of my Italian family, Italian language lessons, and field trips with the group will never fade.”
B.F
Just a quick note to thank you for the Siena Sojourn Program. Jeff adores Siena. He is thriving! He really enjoys his Italian family and his language lessons. He thinks professional Italian soccer is the most thrilling sport he has ever watched. And Carla is marvelous. All the perfect ingredients for a first class experience.
Liz H. (parent)
“As seasoned educators know, many young people need to experience more of life before delving into the rigors of higher education. Soaking up the rich culture of Italy under the watchful tutelage of Mr. Denman seems to be a winning combination for gaining greater independence and fresh perspectives. Bravo!
Jeannie
Norris, Head of School
Miss Hall’s School, Pittsfield, MA
“Siena is such a perfect city. Once one begins to speak some Italian, one feels connected to the people and anything seems possible. The family stays were incredible, an experience one should not miss. At the language school, it seemed the teachers really wanted to be there. Coming home, I feel enriched and inspired. I’m continuing my study of Italian at a community college.”
J.W.
“What a wonderful time Justine had. And she is
indeed a different person than the one who left for Siena: Her world is much larger,
and so is her sense of her own place in it. The child that Middlebury accepted
is not the one they are getting. The new Justine is twice as wonderful, thanks
to your vision of what this kind of experience does for someone. When you get
new brochures please let us know because we would like to spread the word.”
M.B. (parent)
“Siena Sojourn was the perfect ‘time out’ experience for me. I gained confidence, learned a beautiful new language, and formed lasting friendship with other students and with my host family. Siena is a great city; there is so much to see and to experience -- from climbing Il Torre del Mangia in the Piazza del Campo to cheering on the city’s soccer team at a night game. This program is wonderfully rich cultural opportunity, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a multifaceted study abroad experience.”
A.T.
“Thank you for showing Kit how wonderful a new country, language, culture and food can be, if one is just brave enough to try it. I have NEVER heard her so happy for so long in the 18 years we have had her.!! So thank you for your big part in this. We appreciate all that you are doing to give Kit a gift that will last a lifetime!
Nancy H. (parent)
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