ORIENTATION SCHOOL

Choosing a university is the first step towards a future full of opportunities

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.

 

ETÀ PARTECIPANTI
16 – 18 anni

LINGUA 
Italiano

EDIZIONE 2025
30 giugno – 4 luglio

LOCATION
H-FARM Campus

PREZZO
€650,00 + IVA (opzione senza alloggio)
€950,00 + IVA (opzione con alloggio);

Why participate

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.

Who is it for?

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.

Learning Objectives

Questa Summer School mira a offrire ai partecipanti un percorso completo e stimolante, che li aiuti a sviluppare competenze fondamentali per affrontare con consapevolezza le sfide del futuro.

Develop critical problem-solving skills through hands-on workshops
Explore innovative business models and the forces driving digital transformation
Gain insights into current and future societal challenges
Strengthen transversal skills such as communication, collaboration, and adaptability
Discover and refine your unique talents and passions in a supportive environment
Build a network of peers, academics, and professionals from across Italy

From June 30th to July 4th

MON
JUNE 30
JUNE 30

Mathematics
The Curiosity of Mathematics: How to Find It Everywhere and Anywhere

MasterClass
Revolutionary Start-ups and Disruptive Business Models: The Power of Digital Transformation

TUE
JULY 1
JULY 1

Physics
From Physics to AI

Management
The New Entrepreneurship: Rediscovering the Purpose of Business

International Business
Understanding China: Gateway to Global Success

WED
JULY 2
JULY 2

Sociology
Digital Innovation

Religion
The Tao, the Stars, and the Monkey King: Insights into Chinese Culture for a Better Understanding of the World

MasterLab
Marketing: The Alchemy Between Science and the Seven Arts

THU
JULY 3
JULY 3

Logic
Test Practice

Communication
“Working in Communication: How to Choose Your Specialization?”

MasterLab
“The Art of Storytelling”

FRI
JULY 4
JULY 4

Medicine
“Beyond Scrubs and Grey’s Anatomy – Stereotypes and Myths About Life as a Doctor”

Economics
“Digital Transformation and Strategic Implications”

The faculty

Here’s the list of Professors who intervened last summer. The new faculty will be soon uploaded.

Giacomo Di Tollo – Università del Sannio
Raffaele Testorelli – H-FARM College
Cristiano de Nobili – SISSA Trieste
Valentina Cucino – Scuola Sant’Anna di Pisa
Massimiliano Fusari – H-FARM College
Joao Saddock – H-FARM College
Giulia Giannasi – EUI di Firenze
Alberto Antinucci – H-FARM College
Cesare De Virgilio – UniBA
Francesca Dal Mas – Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia
Cecilia Manzo – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

H-FARM Campus

A unique space for collaboration and innovation, designed for students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.

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.

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ACCOMMODATION

H-FARM Campus Marina

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.

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2025 Edition

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can access the Orientation School? open accordion Close

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.

Is it possible to stay overnight at the H-FARM Campus? open accordion Close

Yes, it is possible to choose the overnight stay option during the booking process.

How much does the Orientation School cost? open accordion Close

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)

How long does the Orientation School last? open accordion Close

The Orientation School starts with the participants’ arrival on Sunday.
Activities begin on Monday morning and finish on Friday afternoon.

In what language is the Orientation School held? open accordion Close

Activities are conducted in Italian.

What are MasterLabs? open accordion Close

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)

Who are the professors participating in the Orientation School? open accordion Close

Here is the list of professors who have participated. The faculty list for the 2025 edition will be published soon.

Giacomo Di Tollo – University of Sannio

Raffaele Testorelli – H-FARM College

Cristiano de Nobili – SISSA Trieste

Valentina Cucino – Scuola Sant’Anna di Pisa

Massimiliano Fusari – H-FARM College

Joao Saddock – H-FARM College

Giulia Giannasi – EUI Florence

Alberto Antinucci – H-FARM College

Cesare De Virgilio – UniBA

Francesca Dal Mas – Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

Cecilia Manzo – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Are PCTO hours recognized? open accordion Close

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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