Tuesday, February 16, 2010

What is high school like in Italy

What is high school like in Italy?
I'm going to Italy in February as foreign exchange student and i was wondering what school was like?
Other - Italy - 3 Answers
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It's like Laguna Beach, One Tree Hill, Dawson's Creek and The O.C. all mixed into one. Be prepared for teenage drama, sex and scandals
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hi, i'm italian. we have different kind of "high school", scientific, classic, for foreign languages, for turism, of arts, technical institute, ecc... first of all you should tell me what kind of school are you going to attend. anyway, subjects change, but organization of italian school is the same everywhere. time is 8:00 - 13:00/14:00 you have one class, with everyday the same persons teachers explain lessons and make an interview to random students about the homework. you have to study everyday each subject better as possible in case that te day after you'll be interviewed. subject are about 10 and they are fixed, you cannot choose anything. don't expect to find gym or to do sports or funny activities, if you want, you'll go by a private gym in the afternoon, pay, and you do the sport you've choosen. in the afternoon we dont have never school, when it finishes at 1-2pm you go home and for the rest of the day you won't see it never more. lessons, interview, study, test and homework are very hard, you may be involved all afternoon long, and sometimes the evening too. (some friend of mine, who have been attending exchange-year in USA told that in USA school is a joke compared with ours) in some schools, we go to school the saturday too, but in the last years, it's changing. it's very hard, but don't worry, you are stranger and they'll help you in every way, and even if it's hard, it's very very fun. when i was in high school i had the funniest period of my life. any other info? ask more, no problem :)
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I visited an Italian high school this spring. These kids were rude and obnoxious and many of them were chain smokers - which was allowed at the school I visited. Expect culture shock.

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Monday, February 8, 2010

How do I go about studying in Italy for college

How do I go about studying in Italy for college?
I'm a senior in high school, and while I am applying for colleges in the United States where I live, I also am really interested in attending school in Italy. How do I go about doing this?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Unless you're fluent in Italian, I imagine it would be very difficult for you to be accepted to an Italian university...since their courses and programs will be offered in Italian. However, I know many universities in the USA have study abroad programs. I know mine, personally, has semester, year-long, and summer sessions in countries like Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, etc. So when applying to universities in the USA, narrow your choices down to a few you love and then research their study abroad programs. You'll typically need to be a few years into your studies (at least a sophomore, I think) and you'll have to maintain a high GPA. I know only certain majors are allowed to go sometimes, so check to see if your major has any special study abroad program associated with it. These study abroad programs through US universities will typically be American universities located in these foreign countries, so your classes will be in English - which is probably important, unless you're bilingual.
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Contact the nearest Italian Institute of Culture and ask for scholarships and opportunities for enrollment in Italian colleges and universities, In Italy there are a few schools which offer classes in English (particularly in the fields of Industrial Design, Fashion and Economics), and there are also private colleges who cater to American students interested in Italian studies (such as the John Cabot University in Rome).

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Monday, February 1, 2010

can someone help me answer these questions on schools of Italy

can someone help me answer these questions on schools of Italy?
At what age do kids go to school? What time does school start for them? What material do they study in high school? What big tests do they have in Italy?
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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hello!! i'm italian... -the children start school when they have 5 years -more or less at 8.10 in the morning -it depends. the subjects change in relation of the school that someone choose.... -we have the final exam at the end of 5 years in high school...
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Well... children go to school at 5 or 6 years. They attend "scuola elementare" from 5-6 to 11 years, then go to "scuola media" for three years. From 14 to 18-19 they can choose between different kind of schools. The "Licei" are the most difficult and then the students must go to university. The Liceo has five "indirizzi": Classico (you study all subjects, but the principal are history, latin and greek) Scientifico (maths, science, chemical) Linguistico (english, german, frech or other languages) Scienze Sociali (social problems, spanish) Musicale (music and some instruments). If you don't want to attend university and prefer go to work at 18 years, you can choose "Scuole Professionali" (professional schools) and you can choose different kind of work. The Elementary start at 8 o'clock and finish at 12.30 or 1 pm The Medie from 8 to 1 and some afternoon For Licei and Scuole Professionali, it's different... (ex. I attend a Liceo Linguistico and go to school from 8 to 2 p.m.) Years ago there was a big test at the end of Elementari, but now there's only at the end of Scuole Medie and Liceo or Scuole Professionali!

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

what is the best fine art school in Italy

what is the best fine art school in Italy?

Drawing & Illustration - 1 Answers
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NABA is a recognised school of Visual Arts, Communication, Design and Restoration located in Milano, Italy. NABA was formed in 1980 by a group of internationally renowned artists with an innovative spirit geared towards experimental manual skills and design. The school is located in the central canals area of the City of Milan the recognised capital of fashion, publishing and design. The degrees & diplomas are valid in all European countries and all countries outside Europe that have a bilaterlal agreement with Italy. Summer Courses at beginner and advanced level are offered in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Communication Design, Industrial Design, Jewellery Design and Business Design duration 3- 4 weeks in June and July. Limited Scholarships are available for some courses. I love art myself, Hope this helps, good luck!

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Saturday, January 16, 2010

I am looking to go on a high school exchange to Italy and would like some advice.

I am looking to go on a high school exchange to Italy and would like some advice.?
Hello, I am a New Zealand student in my second to last year of school. I am hoping to go on a student exchange to Italy next year. I could go for 2 months, 6 months or 1 year. I am a mature and friendly person who is looking forward to experiencing another culture. Right now I am deciding whether to apply for for 6 months or 1 year. I would really love to get to know my host family and friends ... and would love to choose the 1 year exchange. However I am very close to my family and friends and may miss them. I know going for a year will build my confidence and would be a great learning experience. Due to the departure times I will miss the school ball and graduation if I leave on a 6 month exchange. The year programme departs later and would give me a chance to finish off most of the school year.
Other - Italy - 7 Answers
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Go for the year! Who knows when you will be able to do that again?!?!
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Go for a year! Maybe your family can visit you after 6 months. Or it's fun to send videos back and forth. Enjoy it! I loved living in Italy!
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hmmm i would go for the year...there's so much stuff these days, like email, IM, and phone, that you can talk to your friends and fam...u could also see if u could get a laptop, and ur fam could get a webcam, that way you could see each other...u could set up a certain time to talk to each other every week or sumthin... u will get homesick at first, but u will have fun!!
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Let me tell you something my expierence in Italy was fantastic and really if you want to learn the culture and the people you really need to go for a year. I do understand 1 thing it's a long time but it's a once in a life time and the expierence you gain will last you a life time and it will be something you will never forget. Because of the fact it will take you some time to get adjust to a new culture people, climate and every thing you really need that time any shorter and to me it will like takeing a vaction and you will have learned very minumal to me.
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Be prepared to mangia, mangia. You'll love the Italian people, and Italy. And the history. Take a year and you'll learn lots of Italian. You may not want to leave. You didn't say where. Perugia maybe? You"ll make friends easily and they'll show you around. Lots to see. You'll find English speaking students.
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go for the one year program!! its worth the trip, TRUST ME! i did the same thing four years ago on a one year program to florence. stayed there for one year and decided to stay even longer. not kidding. its been over 4 years since ive lived here in florence and im almost done studying at the unviersity here. the only thing i would do, if i were you. is stay with a family only for 6 months, and the other 6 months go on your own. the reason why im telling you this is becausei was assigned as well in spending 3 months wiht this italian family...believe it or not, but i had horrible, HORRIBLE experience, that after the first 2 weekst here i left! i think it was just bad bad bad luck, since after here so long i noitce that it wasnt that ALL italian families are as bad as the ones i had to stay with, BUT just for the good of it, stay away from living with a family after a period of time. BE FREE!! go and explore, go with friends, florence here is SAFE, you dont have to worry about depending on a place to sleep and live, if you have money you can find your own place on your own and live happily exploring the towns around it. have a good trip!
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Dear Cowgirl, there really is no question here.... you should opt for the year and have a good time. You won't miss your (we call it a prom here) ball and graduation, which are very important milestones in a person's life!! Italy is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL country and you will love it. Find a book and try to learn some Italian words and USE them when you are there. People love it when you make a real effort to communicate and learning the words of a foreign language shows that you really want to be friends. You will come back from your year polished and easy with yourself. Your family will be amazed at the maturity that you have achieved. One thing further... NEVER be alone with a young Italian male. You will be viewed as a sex object instead of a young lady. Not good. I lived in Italia bella for two years and LOVED it. Would go back tonight if I could. Enjoy this great adventure. Hugs, Kiddo!!

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Friday, January 8, 2010

How do people in Italy depend on the environment

How do people in Italy depend on the environment?
I'm doing aproject in school on italy and we have do do a speech on the 5 themes of geography and we have a page with questions on telling what we need and I do not know how people in Italy depend on the environment, how they adapted to the environment, and how technology has changed the environment.
Homework Help - 2 Answers
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they have metoerologist
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they have minerals and crops.. mainly the northern parts of italy are better to live in. south part of italy isnt really that exciting.

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Friday, January 1, 2010

What is the cutoff date for schooling in Italy

What is the cutoff date for schooling in Italy?
Here in Australia it varies from state to state. Is there a standard in Italy with regards to secondary schooling? For example, do you start the year you turn 11, or do you have to be eleven by a certain date, etc? What's the go? (Note: this is not for me - I'm beyond school age - but for a young friend who may be moving to Italy.)
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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hi! i'm italy.. this year all schools start on 13september and finish on 11 june but in some regions (like sardinia or sicily, where there are some turism..) the schools starts arfer or before this date. 4 example: in sardinia the school starts on the 15 semptember while in lombardy on 13 september... if you want, send me an email at nerorgasmo95@live.it u tell me in what region or city your friend moves and I'll send you the dates of the school.. bye Sara95 (an italian student)

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