I strongly agree with you, Brenna. Becoming a language student in a foreign country--at any age--can be a life changing experience. Not to mention that it is perfect for slow travelers who really want to experience the culture of a particular place and country.
Such a lovely experience to encourage people to do, Brenna!!! 🥰🥰 I studied Spanish for 2 weeks in Oaxaca. Loved it but as you infer, living in the country and having the daily routine is extra special. So here in Italy it’s been different: I think living with my Italian mother in law for extended periods of time in Tuscany and Lake Como after I first moved here were my Italian study abroad intensives. 😅
I have lived and studied abroad multiple times in my life and those were the most rewarding and eye opening times for me. My advice: if you don't want to or can't do an adult study abroad, then maybe you can work abroad for a bit. My husband and I worked abroad from Portugal for 5 weeks this spring. It was lovely!
I studied abroad in Padova (an hour north of Bologna) nearly 15 years ago, and your post brought me right back! It never occurred to me that I could have a similar experience as an adult - I’ll definitely be looking into this program for a future Europe trip. My Italian has gotten *very* rusty in the years since, but I’d love to regain it someday. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous photos! I graduated from Bologna university and recently wrote an article about the graduation day traditions over there :) can I leave the link? You might find it extremely entertaining now that you know the vibes of the city https://open.substack.com/pub/barbshoneycutt/p/bonus-my-graduation-day-in-many-pictures?r=2puiwd&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Wow thanks a lot to mentioned me on ur post! Glad u enjoyed my city and the crazy experience at Grifoni 🤣🤣
il proprietario ha apprezzato il fatto che vivessimo a Napoli 😂
Ahahah Lui è fantastico 😍
Thanks for this! I'm heading north in three weeks, staying in Florence mostly. I'm putting a day trip to Bologna on the agenda!
I strongly agree with you, Brenna. Becoming a language student in a foreign country--at any age--can be a life changing experience. Not to mention that it is perfect for slow travelers who really want to experience the culture of a particular place and country.
How's your Italian coming along, did you see a big improvement after the week? See you soon perhaps?
Such a lovely experience to encourage people to do, Brenna!!! 🥰🥰 I studied Spanish for 2 weeks in Oaxaca. Loved it but as you infer, living in the country and having the daily routine is extra special. So here in Italy it’s been different: I think living with my Italian mother in law for extended periods of time in Tuscany and Lake Como after I first moved here were my Italian study abroad intensives. 😅
I have lived and studied abroad multiple times in my life and those were the most rewarding and eye opening times for me. My advice: if you don't want to or can't do an adult study abroad, then maybe you can work abroad for a bit. My husband and I worked abroad from Portugal for 5 weeks this spring. It was lovely!
I basically want to relive my study abroad life once my kids grow up and launch out on their own!
I studied abroad in Padova (an hour north of Bologna) nearly 15 years ago, and your post brought me right back! It never occurred to me that I could have a similar experience as an adult - I’ll definitely be looking into this program for a future Europe trip. My Italian has gotten *very* rusty in the years since, but I’d love to regain it someday. Thanks for sharing!