The H-FARM College Orientation School is a transformative experience designed to guide future university students toward an informed and conscious choice for their academic and professional journey.
Combining dynamic workshops, inspiring debates, and leisure activities, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore innovation, entrepreneurship, and personal growth within a vibrant and collaborative ecosystem.
PARTICIPANT AGE
15–19 years old
LANGUAGE
Italian
2025 EDITION
30 June – 4 July
LOCATION
H-FARM Campus
PRICE
€740,00 €629.00 VAT included (without accommodation)
€1.400,00 €1.232.00 VAT included (with accommodation)
By joining the H-FARM Orientation School, you will immerse yourself in a unique experience that blends learning, networking, and recreation. Engage with distinguished professors and researchers from top Italian universities and industry-leading professionals from H-FARM.
Through inspiring debates and practical MasterLabs, you’ll tackle current challenges, develop critical skills, and uncover your passions in a setting that balances education and relaxation. Access to cutting-edge facilities, from sports fields to creative workspaces, enriches this holistic learning experience.
The Orientation School is open to high school students in their third, fourth, or fifth year who are curious, ambitious, and eager to explore their future academic and professional pathways.
No specific prerequisites are required, making it accessible to anyone ready to embrace new opportunities and expand their horizons.
This Summer School aims to offer participants a comprehensive and stimulating program, helping them develop essential skills to face future challenges with awareness.
“Mathematics Right Under Your Nose” (Giacomo Di Tollo)
“Revolutionary Startups and New Business Models: Creating Sustainable Value in the Digital Age” (Raffaele Testorelli)
“How to Think Like a Physicist to Lead the Future” (Cristiano De Nobili)
“How Do Machines Learn? A First Look at Neural Networks” (Loris Serafino)
“The Art of Storytelling” (Massimiliano Fusari)
“Food and the Future: Innovation, New Consumption Habits, Sustainability and Business Models” (Vladi Finotto)
“China Between Past and Present: A Journey Through the History of a Millennia-Old Civilization” (Federica Cicci)
“Marketing: The Alchemy of Science and the Seven Arts” (Joao Saddock)
“Digital Innovation” (Cecilia Manzo)
“Government and Opposition in 21st Century Italy” (Elisabetta De Giorgi)
“Understanding China: Gateway to Global Success” (Alberto Antinucci)
“Beyond Scrubs and Grey’s Anatomy – Stereotypes and Myths About Life as a Doctor” (Cesare De Virgilio)
“From Idea to Impact: A Startup’s Journey” (Zeno Tosoni)
Here’s the list of professors of the 2025 edition:
Giacomo Di Tollo – Università del Sannio
Raffaele Testorelli – H-FARM College
Loris Serafino – H-FARM College
Cristiano de Nobili – SISSA Trieste
Massimiliano Fusari – H-FARM College
Joao Saddock – H-FARM College
Alberto Antinucci – H-FARM College
Cecilia Manzo – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Vladi Finotto – Università Ca’Foscari Venezia
Federica Cicci – Università Ca’Foscari Venezia
Elisabetta De Giorgi – Università degli studi di Trieste
Located on the doorstep of the Venetian lagoon, the H-FARM Campus is open to all and offers facilities for events and corporate meetings, sports facilities, dedicated educational buildings, dining areas, a conference hall, and a library.
In your free time, you can enjoy 5,000 sqm of outdoor space and 1,600 sqm of indoor facilities to practice sports such as tennis, padel, soccer, rugby, beach volleyball, baseball, BMX, skateboarding, and more.
The Campus is 85% self-sufficient in its energy needs, thanks to extensive photovoltaic systems and advanced energy storage and exchange technologies.
Green mobility is encouraged through charging stations for electric vehicles, bicycles, e-bikes, golf carts, and electric scooters.
The accommodation option includes overnight stays at one of our facilities: H-FARM Campus Marina.
Located in the magical Venetian lagoon, H-FARM Campus Marina is a true oasis just minutes from the H-FARM Campus (2 km).
Two recently renovated Barchesse—overlooking what used to be the main harbor connecting Portegrandi to Venice—host fully equipped apartments.
Here, students can experience university life in a dynamic and stimulating environment, sharing not only their studies but also their passions.
The Orientation School is open to all students in their third, fourth, and fifth year of high school. No specific requirements are needed for access.
Yes, it is possible to choose the overnight stay option during the booking process.
Option with campus accommodation, all meals, cultural and sports activities, dedicated event on the Rooftop of The Hill: €950 (+ VAT)
Option with lunches, cultural and sports activities, dedicated event on the Rooftop of The Hill: €650 (+ VAT)
The Orientation School starts with the participants’ arrival on Sunday.
Activities begin on Monday morning and finish on Friday afternoon.
Activities are conducted in Italian.
MasterLabs are experiential workshops led by H-FARM College professors. These are interactive activities designed to give participants hands-on experience with our practical skills application approach:
MasterLab #1: Hands-on Problem-Solving (Massimiliano Fusari, Professor, H-FARM College)
MasterLab #2: Revolutionary Start-ups and New Disruptive Business Models: Exploring the Forces of Digital Transformation (Raffaele Testorelli, Professor, H-FARM College)
Here is the list of professors of the 2025 edition:
Giacomo Di Tollo – Università del Sannio
Raffaele Testorelli – H-FARM College
Loris Serafino – H-FARM College
Cristiano de Nobili – SISSA Trieste
Massimiliano Fusari – H-FARM College
Joao Saddock – H-FARM College
Alberto Antinucci – H-FARM College
Cecilia Manzo – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Vladi Finotto – Università Ca’Foscari Venezia
Federica Cicci – Università Ca’Foscari Venezia
Elisabetta De Giorgi – Università degli studi di Trieste
Yes, participation in the Orientation School can be recognized as an internship experience (PCTO, formerly school-work alternation).
We will ask you to contact your school’s representative to verify any hours already completed within the PCTO program, activate an agreement with H-FARM, and assign a tutor.
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