As the study abroad program manager at Brigham Young University, I found the Longevity Academy with Ivo Pirisi to be the best academic experience possible in Sardinia. It is perfectly designed for a short-term study abroad group with rich interpersonal experiences with locals, insights and hands-on experiences like organic farming and cheesemaking, and living local customs and cultures that influence longevity and wellness. It would serve as an awesome field-trip for a course on your campus, a stand-alone study abroad program of its own, or a short-term visit to pair with other European study abroad visits.
Our guide was Ivo Pirisi, a renaissance man of many skills, interests, and academic backgrounds. He was both highly professional and personal. His special touch was on everything we experienced, and it was all organized perfectly. He introduced us to other locals, scholars, and artisans, who helped to reinforce the themes of our experience. Ivo organized all our accommodations, some charming, some basic, all appropriate. He also organized for us meal after mouth-watering meal – all included in our package trip cost.
Change your life, go to Sardinia – a different culture, a different place from Italy and the other Mediterranean nations. It is the heart of the Mediterranean.