Austausch-Erfahrungen: Italien

Our cultural exchange participant Laura recently returned from Belgirate, a small town in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, where she spent two months. Here’s what she had to say about her experience. I believe the program is well-structured, as it allows for personal growth and development through interaction with…

Our cultural exchange participant in Italy, Jelena, writes to us from Neive, a small town in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, where she’s been staying for over two months. Read more about her experience below. From the moment I arrived, I instantly connected with the family—and even more importantly,…

Today, we’re looking back on Jelena’s short summer stay in Italy. She spent just under a month in the region of Lombardy, in the charming little town of Garda. Read more about her experience below. I’ll admit, my first impression of the program was that it seemed a bit scary…

Our cultural exchange participant in Italy, Jovana, spent three months in Turin. Read more about her experience below. Taking part in the cultural exchange program brought me so many new and wonderful experiences. The family I stayed with was truly amazing—warm, welcoming, and incredibly kind. They went above and beyond…

Our cultural exchange participant in Italy, Iva, writes to us from Palermo, where she’s been staying for nearly a month. Read more about her experience below. I think this program is well thought out. I have enough time for studying, socializing, and relaxing—and I’m working at the same time. I…

Our cultural exchange participant, Anja, spent two months in Turin. Read more about her experience below. If I had to sum up my experience in one word—it would be perfect. The family I stayed with welcomed me as one of their own, and saying they were kind to me would…

Our cultural exchange participant in Italy, Kristina, writes to us from Catania, on the eastern coast of Sicily, where she’s been staying for a month. Read more about her experience below. I’ve been in Catania, Sicily, for about a month now, living with a lovely family and their eight-year-old twins.…

Our cultural exchange participant in Italy, Nina, writes to us from Fano—where the ancient Via Flaminia meets the Adriatic Sea—where she’s been living for a month now. Read more about her experience below. I think this program is beautifully organized. The coordinators were there for me every step of the…

Our cultural exchange participant in Italy, Jovana, writes to us from Alba, the heart of the Piedmont region, where she’s currently staying. Read more about her experience below. My first impressions have been amazing! The family has been wonderful to me from the very beginning—they welcomed me right away as…