Pathways to the Steger Center Study Abroad Program
What is Pathways to the Steger Center?
Pathways to the Steger Center is a 4-week study abroad program that takes place in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland at Virginia Tech’s Steger Center. During the program, students will participate in a mid program excursion to Bologna, and two of the four offered courses, completing 6 Pathways or Italian credits.
Eligibility
This program is open to all Virginia Tech students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Some offered courses have prerequisite requirements. Students should pay attention to these requirements as they enroll in the program.
Application
The Pathways to the Steger Center application deadline has been extended to February 1. The application includes general student information, several short essay responses and a non-refundable application fee of $50. Please note, applications are largely judged on the quality of the essay responses. A successfull application will pay close attention to the question requirements and provide thoughtful, well developed answers.
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Student Testimonials
"The Steger Center is a wonderful and unique place for a study abroad experience. Situated in a small town in a historic villa, you get a true authentic cultural experience, while also being a great jumping off point to travel. The Steger Center became a second home to me, with amazing faculty who helped me to learn and grow in a transformative environment."
- Nick Wagner, PGS 2023
"I participated in the PGS program at the Steger Center, and it was truly amazing. I loved the Steger Center because students from so many backgrounds stay there at the same time. It’s not all engineers or all business majors, so I got to meet a lot of people that I likely wouldn’t have otherwise. It’s in a beautiful location, and travel is so easy from the train station right in Riva. Last but certainly not least, the food at the villa is incredible."
- Nathan Brown, PGS 2023
"In the four months I spent studying at the Steger Center, Riva San Vitale truly became my home away from home. Everyone in the villa from the chefs to the cleaning staff are incredibly welcoming, and I can attest that you will form amazing friendships with the other students studying there. Riva itself is a beautiful town with a vibrant community that you will have the chance to get involved in. Some of my favorite memories in Riva are the times I spent sitting on lake-side benches, eating gelato from the local shop, and hiking on the nearby mountains. Additionally, the train station right in town makes it unbelievably easy to take trips both near (such as Lugano, Bellinzona, and even Lake Como Italy) and far (by making a quick one-hour commute to the Milan airports). The world is truly your oyster when staying at the Steger Center!"
- Addison Glozer, PGS 2023
Questions?
View the slide deck from our information session, email rsap@vt.edu, or make an appointment.