By the final years of high school, something begins to change. For many students, curiosity gives way to routine. Learning becomes increasingly focused on completing assignments, preparing for exams, and earning grades. The sense of wonder that comes so naturally in childhood (remember that feeling?) can slowly be replaced by simply getting through the next semester. Recent research highlights some of the challenges students face in today's classrooms. According to...
Read MoreArt, architecture, and adventure abound in this culinary paradise
Italy offers a living classroom where history, art, and daily life meet. During their time here, students will call Florence home, a city that has inspired artists, scientists, and thinkers for centuries. They will walk its narrow streets, cross the Arno, and share meals that reflect the same creativity found in its galleries and workshops. In every corner of the city, from bustling markets to quiet studios, they will experience how craft, culture, and community continue to shape the way we see the world.
Projects will likely build on Italy’s long dialogue between tradition and innovation. Students will study design through sustainability, explore the legacy of art and architecture, and trace how ideas, like recipes passed down through generations, travel and evolve across time.
Planned Projects
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How can we blend math, engineering, and Italian design to create an innovative car or fashion piece?
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How can we engineer a Renaissance-inspired kinetic sculpture that captures human movement and blends art with science?
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How can we adapt a classic play using Commedia dell’Arte techniques and masks?