Not sure which country to choose for your education? We have ten tips that may help you decide.
Tongue
Imagine how it is, when you can listen to the legendary Luciano Pavarotti and understand what he sings about, read the original Dante Alighieri or Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli. Italian is an amazingly beautiful language, and recent studies show that learning a new language contributes to the development of a person’s analytical abilities and also reduces the risk of Alzheimer's! If you once started learning Italian, then you can quickly refresh what you have learned in your memory and even faster to remember new material.
Story
From the Roman Empire to the magnificent Renaissance and brutal fascism during World War II - it seems that the history of Italy has no boundaries. Visit the ruins of Greek amphitheaters on the island of Sicily, visit the oldest bank in Siena, pay attention to Mussolini’s attempts to revive the powerful Roman Empire, sign up for a couple of lectures on history and voila! You can go to the excavation of another ancient city.
Education
In addition to its delicious history and amazing cuisine, Italy also boasts its prestigious educational institutions. The role of the country in organizing the Bologna process, which is gaining more and more popularity every year, cannot be belittled. So, Italy is one of the recognized educational centers in the world.
Religion
Even those who are not adherents of this or that religion cannot but admit that the Italian churches are very beautiful. The Vatican, located right in Rome, is the heart of the Catholic Church, which has a very rich and extremely interesting history. During the Renaissance, wealthy parishioners often financed the construction of new churches, sparing no money at the same time, so a huge number of churches were built "on conscience."
Geography
Italy has become the cradle for numerous generations of artists and poets, as well as talented representatives of other art forms. They vied with each other to praise all the beauties of their homeland, attributing to her inspiration that had visited them. And how can you not get inspired in Italy? High Alps, wide hills of Tuscany, charming islets in the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, cozy houses and sandy white beaches. All this is Italy.
Cuisine and wine
Is it worth it to once again talk about the wonderful Italian cuisine and wines produced here? Where else can you find such an amazing price-performance ratio? Perhaps no one can resist the delicious dishes of Italian cuisine and a glass of local wine. Therefore, those who go to Italy to study are unlikely to starve.
Weather
Italy justifiably boasts one of the best climates in Europe. It is much warmer than in the countries in the north, and the sky is almost always surprisingly clear. Had to sit down for study? Do not sit at home, but take a short walk along the city streets, bask in the warm sun, and you will immediately feel a surge of strength.
- We recommend reading: 7 reasons not to worry about the weather in Rome
Art, architecture and fashion
If you intend to study art or architecture, then you should definitely choose Italy. Almost unlimited access to the masterpieces of world art is provided to you, as well as the opportunity to get acquainted with the work of famous architects. Among other things, in the presence of such beauty, inspiration will never leave you. The Italians are also fashionable and stylish people, which cannot be overlooked immediately upon arrival at the airport. Explore the work of great designers such as Versace, Gucci, Armani, Bulgari and Prada.
Football
Be prepared for the fact that you will have a new passion - football, which Italians literally live, constantly actively supporting their favorite teams, sincerely rejoicing in their victories and upset by their defeats. You will not even have time to notice how you will be at a football match, where you will be one hundred percent rooting for one of the teams.
Hospitality
The Italians are always happy to open their friendly arms to all foreigners, and you are unlikely to be an exception. This particular feature of the local population must be taken into account when choosing a country for study. The cultural shock will be stronger where you will not receive due attention, and in Italy you will not have to face such a problem.
