High School Study Abroad in Italy

My 15 year old son (upcoming sophomore) had an amazing experience he'll never forget on West Coast Connection this summer. The trip was the perfect length (25 days) and offered him many opportunities to step outside his comfort zone -- trying scuba diving, mountain biking, Greek dancing, and singing karaoke all for the first time. Other highlights included beach days with kayaking, hikes in Cinque Terre, cooking classes, group dinners and touring ancient theaters and the site of the first Olympics. My son made great friends (who he's still talking with regularly and having watch parties with over FaceTime!) and took so many photos of the beautiful sites and his new friends (which he never does). He was very complimentary of the counselors Allison, Ryland, Maggie and Brandon. He said they were professional and calm and lots of fun. Parents enjoyed following the instagram (which had great group pics and relevant quizzes so we could follow along on the adventures) and seeing links to photos. Mitch was helpful meeting with us initially to tell us about the trip and coordinate logistics. I 100% recommend this trip to other teens. My son will remember it forever!

Both my girls did the abroad program to Italy, Greece and the Greek islands. They loved the history, culture, architecture and making new friends . They enjoyed the adventure of traveling and exploring different places, and immersed themselves in the cultures , language and foods. West Coast did an amazing jog with the itinerary and planning. Everything was well organized and safe. The counselors were great with the kids and kept them on schedule . It was a great experience!!