Wie sind die Öffnungszeiten?

Montag 08:00 - 17:00 Dienstag 08:00 - 17:00 Mittwoch 08:00 - 17:00 Donnerstag 08:00 - 17:00 Freitag 08:00 - 17:00

Virginia Tech Steger Center for International Scholarship

Startseite
Schweiz
Riva San Vitale
Virginia Tech Steger Center for International Scholarship

Virginia Tech’s base of operations for educational programs in Switzerland and the surrounding region

19/05/2026

Happy Graduation to all of our amazing Steger Center alumni! We couldn’t be prouder 🎓🌎 Read below to see what a few of our most recent graduates are planning to do next ⬇️

Sam Mostow 🧡 Hello! My name is Sam Mostow and I participated in the European Affairs in a Global Context program in Fall 2024. I am graduating with a degree in Multimedia Journalism with minors in Political Science and Music. My post-grad plans include pursuing a job in journalism and my experience at the Steger Center has definitely shaped my experience at VT and beyond!

Sami Burgess 🩵 Hi! My name is Sami and I studied abroad at the Steger Center with Salute in the Fall 2023 and returned as a TA for this program in Fall 2025. Salute was one of the most impactful experiences in my undergraduate degree. Not only did I get to immerse myself in the Swiss and Italian cultures, I also got hands on experience with food production and sustainable practices used in Europe! I am so grateful for the lifelong friends I made through this program. Next year, I will begin my international masters program in Europe to learn more about sustainable food production.

Emily Barcalow 💚 Hi! My name is Emily and I was part of PGS 2024. Study abroad was a huge part of my undergraduate experience and taught me so much about myself and my goals for post-grad. Next year I am returning to the Steger Center as the Graduate Assistant for the 26-27 academic year! I am so excited to pursue my Master’s in Political Science through VT while getting the opportunity to spend another year in Riva! I can’t wait to meet all the new students and help get them settled in our beautiful home away from home:)

Christina Marina 💜 Hi! My name is Christina and I studied abroad at the Steger Center for PGS in 2024. As a graduating senior, PGS was such a memorable part of my undergrad experience - I grew not only as a student surrounded by the best faculty, but also as a person filled with so much more confidence! It truly was a one of a kind experience that makes it hard to put into words. Next year, I will be attending law school, but will continue to day dream about my time abroad❤️

14/05/2026

Highlights from the Spring 2026 cohort’s final weekend at the Steger Center!

Students in Architecture, PGS, and CS showed off their hard work from the semester at the academic showcase, we took a group trip up Monte Generoso, students competed in one last activity - the Amazing Race of Riva, and we finished it all off with a special Farewell dinner. What a great semester! 🇨🇭📚

20/04/2026

Recap: Casa Maderni trip to Basel, Switzerland! 🇨🇭

The weekend of April 11-12, all students studying at the Steger Center travelled to Basel together for a weekend of community! In Basel we completed a scavenger hunt, walked to the three-country point between Switzerland, Germany, and France, and visited many museums. What a great trip!

15/04/2026

Recap: Second Coordinated Travel! From March 28 to April 5 students in Presidential Global Scholars, Computer Science, and Architecture traveled across Europe with their faculty. Swipe to see what they got up to ⏭️

PGS: PGS students traveled to the Alpine valley of Poschiavo to learn about cultural food practices and conduct oral interviews of the locals in the area. They learned how to make cheese at the Caseficio Poschiavo, visited a berry farm, forged for wild grasses, and toured Reselli herbs. They also visited places such as Alp Grum and the historic museum of Casa Tome, learning more about the historical aspects of the region.

CS: The CS students started the week off in Paris! The group spent three mornings with EFREI, a Paris university they work with, watching presentations and networking. Then, they ventured off to the city to view sights such as the Eiffel Tower, arc de triomphe, a river cruise of the city, and to eat a bunch of crepes😋! In the second half of the week, the group travelled to Lausanne, Switzerland to collect data for their Data Visualization class. In addition, the cs students walked around the city of Lausanne, viewing sights such as towers and cathedrals, as well as watching the sunset on lake Geneva.

Architecture: Check out@vtarchschool and for a recap of their trip to Spain!

26/03/2026

Cooking with Gio and Haytam! 🧑‍🍳 Our students put their language skills to use in cooking lessons hosted in Italian by our amazing chefs 🇮🇹🍪 We made tiramisu as well as chocolate and pear cake, che buono!!

20/03/2026

Happy first day of spring from everyone at the Steger Center! Our garden is coming alive, with flowers blooming and the sun shining in Riva San Vitale 🌸☀️

17/03/2026

Coordinated Travel Recap! 🧳🇮🇹 From March 7-14 students in the Presidential Global Scholars program through the Honors College were exploring Naples with their faculty. Swipe to see what they did ⏭️

The PGS group travelled to Naples, Italy as an experiential extension of their Natural Science and Glocal Citizenship class with GeoSciences professor Dr. Nancy Ross. While in Naples, the group visited numerous archeological sites, including Baia, Pausilypon, Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Paestum. Students also experienced the culture of the area through visits to a water buffalo farm producing mozzarella cheese, a walking tour of the city of Ercolano with , and a tour and lunch at family-owned and operated Cantina La Sibilla. The week wouldn’t have been complete without a hike to the top of Mt. Vesuvius, as this volcano has been so crucial to the history of the region and everything we saw throughout the trip.

02/03/2026

Hokies at the Olympics! 🏂🧡

Studying at the Steger Center means close proximity to the Milano Cortina Olympics! Feeling the Olympic spirit, students attended the opening ceremony in Stadio San Siro, hockey games in Milano, and snowboarding in Livigno 🏒❄️ What an incredible experience!

26/02/2026

Recap: First Coordinated Travel! From February 14-22 students in Architecture and Computer Science traveled across Europe with their faculty, putting what they’ve been learning in the classroom into action. Swipe to see what they got up to! ⏭️

Architecture: The architecture group traveled to Rome, Siena, and Florence, Italy, spending time sketching and photographing churches, landscapes, and urban environments. They visited museums including the Vatican and the Accademia, climbed Brunelleschi’s dome, and explored the public spaces that define these Italian Cities.

Computer Science: The CS group first went to Munich, Germany and visited Apple to hear a great presentation from one of their lead technicians. They then enjoyed visiting the street markets, touring the main area, enjoying delicious food, and seeing the Disney-like castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. After that, the group went to Prague, Czechia and visited the company JetBrains, where they heard an interesting presentation and took a tour of their office. They then took a walking tour that explained the Astronomical Clock, popular churches, and the history of the gorgeous buildings. Finally, the group went to a farmer’s market, Prague Castle, Strahov’s library, walked on Charles Bridge, and heard a wonderful orchestra play at the Mirror Chapel.

20/02/2026

THANK YOU to all who supported the Steger Center on Giving Day‼️ Your generosity helps make study abroad experiences possible — opening doors to new cultures, new perspectives, and life-changing opportunities for Hokies around the world. We couldn’t do it without you!

Adresse

Villa Maderni, Via Settala 8
Riva San Vitale

Öffnungszeiten

Montag	08:00 - 17:00
Dienstag	08:00 - 17:00
Mittwoch	08:00 - 17:00
Donnerstag	08:00 - 17:00
Freitag	08:00 - 17:00

Telefon

+41916483657

Webseite

https://stegercenter.vt.edu/

Benachrichtigungen

Lassen Sie sich von uns eine E-Mail senden und seien Sie der erste der Neuigkeiten und Aktionen von Virginia Tech Steger Center for International Scholarship erfährt. Ihre E-Mail-Adresse wird nicht für andere Zwecke verwendet und Sie können sich jederzeit abmelden.