<p>I agree re most American based programs IN Europe. Even her month singing in Florence, most of the interaction with faculty and students was unfortunately in English. Thus the month with an Italian family being more productive. The following year she was planning on two months in Germany staying with her teachers coach and her family, but she got into a really good American based YAP. This summer will be in Europe, but doing auditions and a possible series of concerts with a few other grads. If possible, it can be more productive to make up your own program on the fly.</p>