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This group is open to all GeoVisions volunteers participating in a program in Italy. Currently, there are five programs offered in Italy; Conversation Corps, Conversation Partner, Summer Camp in Macerata, ...
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  • T-minus 4 Days!

    Travel Journal from Canada London, Canada | Thu Apr 19, 2012

    I am only a few days away from leaving! I just got home from school last night, and now the important packing and planning begins! I fly out this monday, I am getting very excited, and I cannot wait until I am on the plane headed to Italia! Hope to be writing more journal entries soon!

    Brodi
    T-minus 4 Days!

  • My Southern Adventure

    Travel Journal from Italy Milano, Italy | Thu Aug 11, 2011

    After the flight was delayed for more than 9 hours at the airport in Milan, by the time I arrived at Reggio di Calabria there was nothing left to do but sleep!  We spent the next couple of days going to Bova Marina where Riccardo’s (my tutee) grandmother stayed.  It really was an amazing beach with the clearest blue water I’ve ever seen.  Though I somewhat promised myself not to …

    Yasur
    Living in Italy

  • A Gem of an english lesson

    Travel Journal from Italy Ancona, Italy | Thu Aug 04, 2011

    For teaching english lessons as part of my volunteer duties, sometimes I struggle finding appropriate material.  My students Mariella (my host mom) and Antonio (her 14 year old son) know a lot of english already, but while we're conversating communication is still difficult!  I still have to speak slowly and enuniciate every single word while they listen carefully, then they respond slowly and carefully to my comments or questions.  As I have …

    EmilyBowerman
    My Italian Adventure 2011

  • I am totally buying a vespa when I get home.

    Travel Journal from Italy Florence, Italy | Sat Jul 30, 2011

    I needed a day away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life so I decided to book a Vespa tour.  A group of us were picked up by the train station and driven to a ranch just outside of Florence in the Chianti wine region of Tuscany http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuscany.  There were about 15 girls and one guy on the tour.  Our day started with an orientation on how …

    mcne1644
    Katie's Italian Adventure - 2011

  • 2nd and 3rd Week of Camp

    Travel Journal from Italy Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy | Wed Jun 29, 2011

    Camp has gone by so quickly! The second week flew by and we have just begun the third week. In the second week of camp we had the same group of kids as we did the first week. From a teaching standpoint we began each day with our review then we showed the new material, which was in the form of flashcards, and followed it up by games that would …

    Jessica_R
    2nd and 3rd Week of Camp

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      pinned profagui1 replied to Summer camp volunteers 13 Days ago

      Hey everyone! My name is Jen and I am from NYC also. Queens to be exact. I am 27 years old and in a 4th grade ESL teacher in queens as well as a gymnastics and cheerleading coach. I lived in Italy for a semester mg sophomore. Year with st johns university (they have their own campus there) and it was the best time in life bi also studied in France every summer. Its been about 5years since I've gone back but I am ready and cannot wait.

      I will be leaving July 5 from JFK. I can't wait for this summer. I will be taking side trips. On the weekends if anyone would to plan some with me, and my best friend is meeting me after the program and were doing a euro tip after. I also have some family friends who live in Rome. I already booked my ticket a few weeks ago but my dad used his miles. If anyone wants to know my flight info email me. Can't wait to meet you all! Anyone please feel free to email me jenniferaguilera25@gmail.com.

      Jen NYC :)

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      pinned ZackCarlson replied to Torino! 14 Days ago

      Hi Jessica and Meredith,

      I'm going to be a part of the 2nd camp session starting the 19th of July and going until August 3rd. Do you know how many others are going to be working the camp while you are there?

      Zack

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      pinned bethanymarie00 replied to Summer Camp Volunteer 16 Days ago

      Kelly,

      I graduated in December of 2011. What about you? I am also flying out of Sky Harbor on the 6th but with American Airlines :( I grew up in Ahwatukee actually!

      We should meet for lunch sometime to chat!! :)

      PS i messaged you on FB (i hope it was you haha)