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Italian and Culture for 50+
Milan, Italy
Program Snap Shot
Highlights:
- Orientation tour of the city and tranditional Italian dinner with the program instructor
- Guided tour of the 'Museo della Scala' and the Bera District
- Professional lectures on the History of the Italian Opera and guided listening of famous airias
- Visit to the 'Foundation of Giuseppe Verdi - House of Musicians' and participation at a classical opera or concert
Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group classes (max 12)
- Private room with host family
- Breakfast daily
- 5 afternoon visits and cultural activities/excursions per week
- Emergency message service
Possible Options (extra cost):
- Airport pick-up in Milan
- Apartment instead of host family (no meals)
- Half-board upgrade
Start Dates:
- 5/7, 9/24, 12/10
- Closed dates: 1/6, 4/9, 4/25, 5/1, 8/15, 11/1, 12/7, 12/22-1/6/13
Host School:
This course is specifically designed for participants age 50+ to learn Italian in a pleasant and relaxing environment with others of a similar age group and with similar interests. Students will also enjoy a wide variety of social and cultural activities that will allow them to see the highlights of Milan. Activities are offered each weekday.
Information about Milan, Italy (Click to view)
Milan is the second largest city in Italy, as well as its financial and fashion center. It is also a hub for national and international travel boasting the country's largest international airport, most rail connections, and most modern subway system. It is a modern, cosmopolitan city with no shortage of cultural highlights. The city center has many good museums and a particularly good selection of world-class art exhibitions and individual pieces. The Brera Gallery is an international treasure house, on par with the Uffizi Gallery in Florence or London's National Gallery; and Michelangelo's last work, the extraordinary Pieta Rondanini, in the civic galleries of the Sforza Castle, is a surprise find for many of the city's visitors. And if you tire from the great shopping, artistic treasures, and fine dining, you can hop on a train and in less than an hour enjoy a relaxing day by one of the large lakes just outside the city.
Known for its diverse regions, rich culture, and fabulous food, boot-shaped Italy possesses perhaps the most instantly identifiable physical shape of any country in the world. You can visit Roman ruins, gawk at Renaissance art, stay in tiny hill towns, ski the Alps, explore the canals of Venice, and see more churches than you can imagine. Naturally, you can indulge in the elementary pleasures of good food, improving your wardrobe, and seeking out "la dolce vita." From its beaches to its Alpine mountains, Italy vibrates with a special soul that is reflected in its people, music, and art.
Participants: International mix of students, mostly from USA, Germany, Switzerland and Austria all age 50 and up.
Other: Important note: Minimum 3 participants. If there are less, participant(s) will be placed in an Intensive plus 5 course. All organized school activities are free of charge for this participant.
Prices for 2012 Italian and Culture for 50+ in Milan, Italy
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Italian
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| Italian & Culture for 50+ w/homestay |
$1105 |
$1895 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$590 |
max 12 |
1 |
| Italian & Culture for 50+ classes only |
$755 |
$1405 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$325 |
max 12 |
0 |
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Program Notes
- Airport Pick up can be arranged from the following airports. Malpensa (MXP) for $210, Linate (LIN) for $115, or Orio (BGY) for $230. Please specify which airport you would like. Additional charge for delays, $40/hour.
- Upgrade to half-board in homestay: $125/week
- Extra homestay nights: $40/night
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