Lugano: Combining Theory and Practice in Lugano, Switzerland

This program combines classroom instruction with real-world projects. You will earn 18 credits taking classes in Italian, marketing research, consumer behavior and marketing, society, and the public interest. You will also work on a consulting field project to develop a business and marketing plan for a small non-profit organization that delivers programs to vulnerable populations. During your last 10-day break, you will have the opportunity to participate in an experiential service learning project in Ethiopia or Rwanda.

For more information: www.linkinglives.org/spring-semester

You will take classes from Virginia Tech professors at a local university and live at the Montarina Hostel, rated in a Washington Post article as one of the 8 top Youth hostels in the world. You’ll have the weekends and 3 one-week breaks to explore the surrounding areas of Europe. Lugano is on a major rail line between Italy and the rest of Europe. You can reach many wonderful cities in a few hours and will be required to visit at least the following cities during the program: Rome, Florence, Venice, Prague, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, and Munich. Funding for this is listed in the cost section under Required personal travel.

Note: Students cannot remain in the Schengen region for more than 90 days in a 180-day period and must leave this region during the program to comply with this regulation.