High school student exchanges in Italy – Study in the country where art meets culture
“My experience in Italy is going very well!” begins Valeria, who left for Italy in August for a school year. “I’m doing well with my family, and my host and I have created an incredible bond! We’ve already started decorating our houses for the Christmas holidays and are almost finished.”
Congratulations! Reading this article means you’re starting to step out of your comfort zone. It’s great that when New Year’s plans and resolutions started popping into your head, you thought about taking a big step by doing something different for a change. And what could be better than spending a year or a semester in an amazing country like Italy?
You may have covered iconic Italian monuments in one of your classes in the USA, right? Well, studying in Italy will give you the opportunity to get up close and stand in front of some of the greatest structures ever built. Come to think of it, you’ll be traveling to take that selfie with the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, and the Spanish Steps as your backdrop. How cool is that? You can make it happen with our high school student exchanges in Italy.
Your typical school day will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Italian students play sports, but most high schools don’t have their own teams, so they join private clubs. This option is also available to you.
Another thing we look forward to is cultural immersion. You’ll be able to delve deeper into a fascinating culture that has flourished for centuries. Italian culture shares many similarities with your own, but during your studies, you’re sure to discover things that are uniquely Italian. You’ll also learn about the Italian concept of la dolce vita and understand their love of family and friendships. Italians are generally warm and friendly, so you’ll definitely make new friends in no time.
- NO LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: The atmosphere at the local school during high school exchanges in Italy may seem quite strict but there are no language requirements to be accepted into Italian high schools.
There may be a learning curve, but the best part is that everything will be in Italy. You’ll learn the language faster! Italian is one of the most studied languages at top-tier universities and high schools, and at the same time, it’s very interesting to learn.
And did we mention Italy is the birthplace of gelato (Ice cream)? You may have tried gelato in the USA, but nothing beats having gelato from a family-owned gelateria. This Italian delicacy is made on-site in Italy and comes in a wide variety of flavors.
