Blog categoriesPlaces & CulturesGuides & TipsTravel experiencesLanguage & LessonsStudents storiesStart planning your gap experience today!Top Articles1What is a gap year? A guide to your intentional breakTRAVEL EXPERIENCES - July 3, 202426 reasons to take a gap year in ItalyTRAVEL EXPERIENCES - April 19, 20243Why take a gap year? Everything you’ll learn during your sabbaticalTRAVEL EXPERIENCES - July 24, 20244Why learn Italian? 6 reasons to learn the Italian languageLANGUAGE & LESSONS - August 21, 20245A guide to required documents to study in ItalyGUIDES & TIPS - March 15, 20246Study abroad budget: a guide to get the most out of your gap yearGUIDES & TIPS - May 23, 20247Is Italian easy to learn? Well, it depends!LANGUAGE & LESSONS - September 25, 20248How to learn Italian faster? 7 strategies to make learning easierLANGUAGE & LESSONS - June 19, 20249How to get an Italian visa?GUIDES & TIPS - March 26, 2024STUDENTS STORIESStudent spotlight: Evie’s experience in MilanWhat's a gap year in Italy like? Evie shares her experience of studying Italian in Milan and growing more independent!LANGUAGE & LESSONSWhy you freeze when speaking Italian (and how to fix it)Why do you freeze when speaking Italian? Discover the science behind it and real-life hacks to speak with confidence!PLACES & CULTURESItalian lifestyle vs American life: A different relationship with timeWhy does Italian life feel so different? From the slower life to the detachment from the hustle culture.STUDENTS STORIESStudent spotlight: Stephanie in MilanMeet Stephanie from Texas, who traded retirement for a gap year in Milan. Her story proves adventure has no age limit!TRAVEL EXPERIENCESStudying in Italy vs the US: Is college in Italy really cheaper?Is studying in Italy really cheaper than the US? Compare tuition, living costs, scholarships, and student life!GUIDES & TIPSDo you tip in Italy? Dos and don’tsWondering if you tip in Italy? Find out when to tip, how much, and when it’s not expected during your trip!Load more articles