“I could not imagine any other trip that could have ended my educational experience better than this one. Having so much knowledge and experience between our two faculty leaders really made our trip rewarding.” Natalie Redman, student.

“Although I’ve studied art history in school, it has never been so clear to me as it is now.” Kimberly Michels, student.

"Experiencing this trip and all the art and architecture has inspired me on so many different levels. The memories I have will last me a lifetime." Gabe Teague, student.

“My goal for this trip was to experience Italy and broaden my understanding of architecture, I accomplished this. For the rest of my life I will not be able to look at a column without analyzing it’s proportion, style and meaning.” Rita Donato, student.

“I have a much better understanding of how the Italian people live with the rich history that is all around them.” Marion Townsend, scientist.

“All I can say is that this trip has been so rewarding for me, for my education and for my own personal growth.” Christine Thorpe, student.

“An inspirational experience.” Heather Rose, student.

“I enjoyed the sketching and the time we spent together as a group of friends.” Tuyet Truong, graphic designer.

“I am glad I was able to experience Italy for the first time with a group of people that all shared a common interest and with such knowledgeable instructors.” Julie Chong, student.

“An extended visit to Venice, such as our trip was persistently surprising and wonderful.” Ruth Vecchione, educator.

“ This trip was a wonderful experience. I hope to bring loved ones here again one day to share my experiences.” Sandra Sweikar, student.