St. Bonaventure students living in Sorrento will have access to some of Sant’Anna Institute’s most beautiful accommodations, the institution’s shared apartments.
These living spaces will be shared exclusively among St. Bonaventure students, offering large-size and fully furnished living rooms, full kitchens with included appliances and, best of all, amazing views of the gorgeous Amalfi Coast.
Each shared apartment comes with a comfortable bed and linens, closet and dresser, a desk, a stove and cooking utensils, kitchen table and chairs, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, TV, a washing machine.
For our students abroad, dorms are a concept of the past. We want our global citizens to feel the classic Sorrento lifestyle, while staying in accommodations reminiscent of full-time young professionals in the area.
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Italy is often noted as having some of the best food in the world. But, don’t be fooled, this magical country offers so much more than pasta, pizza and limoncello – a traditional, fermented lemon beverage served along the coast.
Students studying abroad in Sorrento will have access to quality Italian dining regularly, with high-end welcome and exit dinners included in the program cost, where we’ll enjoy fine Italian wine, traditional dishes and conversation with those with whom we’ll be embarking on this transformative journey.
Candlelit and personal, every dining experience from that initial gathering to our Sorrento sendoff will breathe luxury, friendship and thought-provoking conversation.
Market shopping is very much ingrained in the local culture, with Sorrento locals frequently buying their weekly groceries at small, high-quality markets, such as Decò Market by the local train station, Conad Market and Casal in the city’s historic center.
Congratulating yourself on a day well-spent exploring the coast? Treat yourself to gelato at Bougainfillea like a true local. Hey, they offer a student discount, so the calories are that much easier to rationalize.
Maybe your sweet tooth isn’t beckoning, but you’re in the mood for something savory. Stop by the insanely popular and to-die-for pizzerias of Sorrento, such as Pizzeria Da Franco, Gigino’s or Leone Rosso (Italian for “Red Lion”).
Dinner with a view? Stop by De Emilia for a sea-side indulgence of traditional, Italian gnocchi or a decadent seafood platter that’ll leave you feeling full, but satisfied.
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SIX THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND SORRENTO
Thanks to the convenient location of Circumvesuviana, a railway company operating services in the east of the Naples metropolitan area, our students abroad will easily be able to travel around the local Sorrento region as they please.
Equipped with any and all transportation needed to make the most of their free time, students will be able to soak in more than just the glistening water of the Mediterranean Sea.
Sorrento’s social hub, Piazza Tasso (pictured above), is home to all the best day and nighttime activities. Given its nearby location to Sant’Anna, go for a walk and take in the sights along the way.
Feeling lazy? It happens to the best of us. Rent a scooter or horse-drawn carriage and take a ride into the piazza. No matter the mode of transportation, along the way, make sure to stop in some of Sorrento’s best shops for all your Italian goods needs: a trinket to send home to mom, a splurge buy for yourself.
In need of some peace and reflection, or maybe you’re missing Bonaventure a bit? Head to Cloiser of San Francesco, a local monastery dedicated to St. Francis, which is lined with gorgeous pillars and lush greenery.
Marina Grande, which has served as Sorrento’s connection to the sea for almost 2,000 years, offers daytime beach access, shopping and dining along the coast. This sheltered area affords escape from downtown life, for those in need of some rest and relaxation from the excitement of bustling daily life in Sorrento — except for one day of the summer: the feast day of St. Anna. On July 26, the entire Marina Grande area turns into a week-long fairground, filled with daily activities and booming nighttime fireworks, as locals celebrate one of the most anticipated holidays of the year.
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With your summer in Sorrento, you get countless programming opportunities included in the trip’s cost, from visits to the U.S. Embassy in Rome (
When in Rome) to explorations of Pompeii and its historic ruins. But the adventure only begins there.
Sorrento’s prime location on the Amalfi Coast allows our students abroad to visit some of Italy’s most beautiful destinations.
Explore the outskirts of Piazza Tasso — such as the Path of the Gods, a hiking trail carved out by Greek settlers in the 8th century B.C. In the evening, join up with friends at Daniele’s Club, boasting a dance-friendly environment.
Have the day off of classes? Take a guided boat tour of Capri's iconic islands, situated within pristine, crystal clear Italian waters. Heck, rent your own boat and spend the day soaking up the Italian sun with your newfound best friends.
Feeling more active? Head over to Mount Vesuvius, right outside of Pompeii and dating to the 2nd millennium B.C., and climb a volcano. Don’t worry it’s not active, but it sure is gorgeous.
Then there’s Naples. This historic city’s world-famous pizza is just the starting point for your immersion in all things Italian.
While you spend your day walking the city’s cobblestone streets and sightseeing at the Palace of Naples, don’t forget to take in the countless pastel storefronts that line every street.
For students looking to experience Italian history and the arts while abroad, there are plenty of Naples-based museums to traverse, such as the National Archeological Museum and Capodimonte Museum.
Students at Sant’Anna Institute are entitled to local discounts at Sorrento-based restaurants, markets, bars and pubs, retailers, museums and theaters.