- NB: As of early 2008, I no longer live in Italy. But I still visit there, and write about it.
If You’re Thinking of Moving to Italy…
Many foreigners dream of living in Italy, and some manage to make that dream come true – and then may find it’s not so dreamy after all. This is my personal experience of living in Italy – the good and the bad. Your mileage may vary.
Also see this page of resources about living in Italy.
And read:
- Rebecca’s View – sharp, real, and extremely funny reflections on life on a farm in Umbria.
- When in Rome, Plan to Go Home – an acid, but realistic, look at what it’s really like to live in Italy.
- More articles linked from my Squidoo lens about living in Italy.
Exchange Student Programs
If you are interested in coming to Italy as an exchange student (high school), here are some resources:
- Intercultura (based in Italy, does exchanges both ways)
- International Student Exchange Program
NB: I have no affiliation with these organizations and know very little about them! But they certainly know more about student exchanges in Italy than I do.
Want to Come to Italy as an au Pair?
Ask my friends over at Euro-Placements
Got Any Good Tips or Links for Living in Italy?

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