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, 2024PLACES & 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!GUIDES & TIPSHow to fund your Gap Year in Italy? A practical guideHow to fund your gap year in Italy? Find it out with our tips, from overtime work to sponsorship!PLACES & CULTURESA student’s guide to aperitivo culture in ItalyDiscover aperitivo culture in Italy, from spritzes to student life, local habits, and regional traditions.PreviousLoad more articles