Study in Siena Italy

June 4 - July 5, 2026 (includes travel dates)

Students will enroll in Global Studies (three or one credit) during summer 2026, along with one of the following courses: World Cuisines, Culinary Practicum, or Digital Photography.

Preliminary Itinerary:

June 4: Depart XNA for Italy

June 5: Arrive in Florence and transfer to Siena. Drop bags or check-in depending on arrival time; orientation walking tour and Welcome to Siena Group.

June 6: Morning walking tour and market visit. Free afternoon to explore on your own or rest

June 7: Bruco Contrada tour and pre-class meeting

June 8: Classes begin. Global Studies: Reading the City in the morning, culinary and photography courses in the afternoon and evening

You will receive a detailed syllabus with your course schedule, meeting times, and requirements before departure.

June 9: Brolio wine tour after classes

June 10: Class (schedule and syllabus to be released before travel)

June 11: Class

June 12-14: Plan your own weekend excursion

June 15: Week 2 of classes in Siena

June 19-21: Plan your own weekend excursion

June 22: Week 3 of classes in Siena

June 26: Last day of classes. 

June 27-July 2: Palio celebrations and last weekend in Siena

July 3: Depart Siena for Florence; tour Florence 

July 4: Tour Florence, Accademia Gallery visit and farewell group dinner.

July 5: Depart Florence (Florence to XNA)

Program Fees:

• Culinary: $8,080
• Photography: $7,020

Fees Include:

• Tuition and fees for culinary and morning Global Studies "Reading the City" in Siena course.
• Round trip air transportation (approximately $2,000)
• Accommodations on site
• Daily breakfasts
• Some other meals as listed on the itinerary 
• Day trip excursions related to the program's curriculum
• Admission to sites and attractions that are part of the program's curriculum
• Project supplies and materials
• Health and emergency management insurance

What Fees Do Not Include:

• New passport application fees (if applicable)
• Visa fee (if applicable)
• Optional excursions
• Immediate medical expenses
• Camera equipment
• NWACC tuition for photography course, global studies course, or culinary course

Pay Fees:

• 50% of the program fee deadline: Dec. 31
• Program fee deadline: Feb. 28

Use NWACC's portal to make a payment.  

As a participant, you may pay a reduced rate if you are receiving financial aid, grants, and/or scholarships in benefit your study abroad program. Please email StudyAbroad@nwacc.edu with evidence of awards prior to the program fee deadline to confirm exact payment amount.

Learn how to finance your trip.

NWACC makes studying abroad accessible to students through financial aid, scholarships, payment plans and other options. Learn more about various financial options and accessing the payment portal.

Dante Alighieri School  has been proudly teaching Italian language and culture for 40 years. Since 1990, the school has also been providing high-quality study abroad programs in Italy. 

At Dante Alighieri School, all language, culture, cooking courses are taught in a dynamic way: the atmosphere is personal, tailored to each student’s learning needs and goals. 

The Institute is located in the medieval city center of Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Siena will welcome you with the words “Cor magis tibi Sena pandit”  (Siena welcomes you with a heart wider than its gate). The school strongly believes in this attitude and will make you feel at home soon! 

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Vince Pianalto
Brightwater Chef Instructor & Coordinator
vpianalto@nwacc.edu
479-631-8604

Victor Chalfant
Professor Graphic Design
victor@nwacc.edu
479-619-4288