Tuesday, February 24, 2009

What is a normal school day like for a high school student in Italy

What is a normal school day like for a high school student in Italy?
I'm in high school right now and I was curious as to how a school day is for a student from Abruzzo or even from any high school in Italy
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Well, I'm not from Abruzzo, but I live in Modena, Italy :D normal school day? Okay :) I usually wake up at 6.40 am and then exit home at 7.30 to take the bus; we don't have school buses here, and everyone needs to get at school by common buses, or by bike, moped or car (in this case, parents usually have to take you to school, cause we can't drive a car till we're 18 :P). I stay at school from 8.00 to 1 pm and then I go home. Lessons are over, but you can stay at school in the afternoon if you want to join after-school activities such as the School Magazine or Drama.. these give you some credits ;) School lasts from the second week of September to the second one of June. Oh yes! There are some other differences :P - We don't need to stay at school to eat, so there's not a cafeteria :P but some schools have a cafè, a simple one, no tables.. just food and cans :P - Our classes are a lot different. Before we start our first high school year, someone defines some groups of people (usually around 26-30 kids), and there are gonna be our classes for the following 5 years. Usually nothing changes, unless someone's school year gets rejected (dunno how to translate it XD). This happens when your marks are too terrible, and you have to repeat all of your courses... - The class always stays in one room only. Teachers need to move around the building to get to class, not us!! :D We don't have lockers and always need to carry a rucksack with lots of books.... - School choice is COMPLETELY different :P We can choose between different types of schools; Classic Lyceum (with Latin and Ancient Greek, and just a few Maths), Scientific Lyceum (with Biology, Phisics, lots of Maths and no Greek [this is mine!! :D]), and high schools specialized in other subjects, like artistic or technical education, modern languages or education itself. Once you are in one of these schools, you must study ALL the subjects!! - We don't have a prom, or a school sports team, or cheerleaders, or... well, I think you got it :P Hope I've been helpful :D
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Monday, February 16, 2009

How much does it cost to go to an italian language school in Italy

How much does it cost to go to an italian language school in Italy?
Is the best way to learn Italian in class or through a book and audio casette course? I have heard that group classes are a waste of time and money, but I don't know what to believe. Anyway, how much italian can the average person learn in 2 months of a specialized language school, and how much italian can one learn with 2 years of college level Italian?
Languages - 2 Answers
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I'm in a college level Italian class right now (In the US however). I've learned a LOT more from the class than I ever could it books/audio tapes. There's a few reasons: 1) I've a set time every day to speak Italian, it can never get pushed aside from my daily life and tons of business, because I MUST be there. 2) It's quality INTERACTION. One thing books and tapes give you are your own independence. However, you can't ask them questions, or get clarifications. 3) I interact with others trying to learn Italian as well & we can help correct each other I'd say its much easier learning from a class than from a book if you TRULY want to learn.
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if you go to the Università per stranieri di Perugia it costs 750€ for 3 months.. i think it's a good price.. check out the link.. ciaoooo..
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Sunday, February 8, 2009

I need help finding a fashion school in Italy

I need help finding a fashion school in Italy?
I am thinking about attending a fashion school in Italy. I haven't had any luck finding something, but what I am looking for is a school that the tuition is less then 25,000 US dollars, offers alot of different programs for the fashion industry, and it would help if it offered student housing. And an english speaking website!?
Other - Italy - 2 Answers
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http://www.polimoda.com/ Visit this and see..Hope you can get an idea about it
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I am sure if you keep looking you will find one,the money you are taking is good amount for your study,Italy is top in all fashion,does matter clothes.leather,furniture etc.Go to chamber of Commerce in your city they can help you good luck.
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Sunday, February 1, 2009

How much do private school teachers in Italy make

How much do private school teachers in Italy make?
I have taught in private language schools in Spain and Argentina teaching English but I also have a master of education in social studies as well as Italian. I was wondering if anyone knows how much teachers in private international schools (not strictly language schools) in Italy make either yearly or monthly...thanks in advance!
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Sadly not enough. You'll probably only work 10 or 11 months out of the year as well, since schools are out for the summer. If you're American, it's all that much harder to get a job there. Language schools, you're looking at 1500 euros. Private international schools, if you can get in, probably double that. Salaries and benefits VARY a lot in intl schools. Try www.tes.co.uk or www.ibo.org
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