My teacher, Ray Paolino, was especially helpful in getting us immersed in the local culture! He took us to the local market, on a tour when we first arrived, to cooking classes, etc...

Cortona will forever hold a piece of my heart! The experience, the friends I made, the food I tried, and the places I visited all added up to me having the best month of my life! Before I went, I knew no one in my program, but before I knew it, my roommate became one of my closest friends. Cortona itself is so safe and the locals are very nice and welcoming. Don't think, just go! I promise that going to Cortona will not disappoint.