Accent Sicily Center for Field Studies

06/10/2020

It might seem difficult to find and apply for study abroad scholarships, but a UCEAP student blogger has shared some handy advice for students aspiring to study internationally.

by Matthew Hernandez from UC Santa Barbara to India and then Kathmandu, Nepal Story highlights Every study abroad student should apply for scholarships. Streamline the scholarship application process in four easy steps. Some students receive enough scholarships to cover all study abroad costs. In su...

29/09/2020

"If there is one thing we were not going to do, that was giving up," this is the opening statement in the video posted by WHO, congratulating Italy for its management of the pandemic. The government and the community, working together, reacted strongly and took preventive measures quickly, becoming an example to follow for the rest of the world 💪👍

We love New York, from where we write, and we want to tell it to Italians.We love Italy, and we want to tell it to the world.

22/09/2020

Do you need some cooking ideas? Do you like eating healthy? Here's a recipe for "Caponata", a medley of summer vegetables 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 🥘

With its origins in Sicily, caponata is a Mediterranean medley of summer vegetables, cooked slowly and sweetened to create a sweet and sour vegetarian stew.

15/09/2020

Planning your trip to Sicily? Start dreaming about it with this video by Rick Steve.

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Thi...

08/09/2020

The seven islands of the Aeolian Archipelago - Panarea, Stromboli, Vulcano, Alicudi, Filicudi, Lipari and Salina - have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their astonishingly beautiful beaches. All of volcanic origins, these islands are immersed in a sea of rocky turquoise waters.

Aeolian Islands - The UNESCO Protected Islands of Sicily http://sicily.co.uk The seven islands of the Aeolian Archipelago - Panarea, Stromboli, Vulcano, Alic...

24/08/2020

ICYMI: On August 6, the US State Department has lifted its Level 4 Travel Advisory!

After more than four months, the US State Department on Thursday lifted its advisory warning US citizens against traveling abroad.

20/08/2020

International Education remains resilient! With the rise of remote internships and learning opportunities, Accent is developing online and hybrid options for our partners.

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As a result of Covid-19, planes stopped taking off, visas stopped being issued, and students started staying home. Viggo Stacey explores how internship providers have responded.

11/08/2020

Planning your trip to Sicily? Start dreaming about it with this video by Rick Steve

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Thi...

06/08/2020

In the last 10 years, Sicily has re-discovered the value of its ancient produce. Among these, the ancient grain of Tumminia is the symbol of Sicily's exotic, cultural melting pot. Originally grown in Mesopotamia, along with the banks of the Euphrates and Tigris river, it was imported by Phoenician and Saracen conquerors who passed down the farming know-how to locals, teaching them the secrets of making a divine flour.

We travel to ‘Italy's Barn’ where Tumminia is having a momentum

03/08/2020

It is never too late to graduate 🎓! A 96-year old Italian man graduated from University of Palermo with top honors 💪

A 96-year-old Sicilian man, Giuseppe Paternò, has become Italy's oldest university graduate after graduating with top honours from the University of Palermo.

30/07/2020

For over 30 years we’ve been an expert ally, redefining global
education with colleges, universities, and university systems. Last year, we decided to reconsider our name and visual identity. We are now Accent Global Learning! Check our new website https://accentglobal.com