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Introduction to Italian Culture

Discover Italian Culture

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Introduction to Italian Culture

Learn how to get the most from your study abroad experience in Italy. Although famous for the Colosseum, Renaissance and spaghetti, there is much more to understanding the variety of the local identities and the charm of everyday life in Italy.

Northeastern Illinois University students receive a 60% discount.

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Enhance your study abroad experience

Connect with the local students: learn to interact confidently with Italian peers and professors, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
Avoid embarrassing faux pas: get a handle on the complex world of etiquette and find out what’s socially acceptable—and what’s not.
Adjust like a pro: prepare to sail through your adjustment period and have more time to enjoy your university experience.
See the ‘real’ Italy: get insider tips and advice on fitting in easily and access a more authentic view of Italian life.
Make the most of your study abroad: maximize every opportunity for intercultural exchange.

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Watch our course welcome video and get a better sense of what to expect once you start your learning journey.

Your Benefits

Take full advantage of your unique and exciting study abroad experience in Italy.

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6 jam-packed modules, each with a variety of lessons to learn from.

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Enhance your career readiness and develop your cultural competency skills beyond your international study experience.

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Extensive interviews with locals and expats who live abroad in Italy.

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Access the Community to ask for advice and share experiences.

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Handy course summaries and fun quizzes per module.

Official completion certificate to add to your resumé and LinkedIn profile.

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Course Modules

Unpack the modules below, and obtain the tools to thrive abroad as a student.

Italy at a Glance

Start to build a picture of Italy from the lessons in our first module. You will learn some of the most common conceptions among Italian people: their values, perspectives and communication style, as well as some unique facts and "no-no’s" to look out for.

Regions of Italy

In this module, you will learn about Italy’s key cities and larger regions, and come to appreciate Italy’s distinct regional identities. Finally, Module 2 will help you appreciate the differences between life in rural Italy and in metropolitan areas, so that you will be able to make the most out of your experience once you get there.

Italian Customs and Etiquette

Learn more about the Italian people. This module will help lay the foundations and guide you on what to do, what not to do, and what to keep in mind when in public, grabbing drinks with friends, or when out dining in a restaurant. Learn how to greet others both in a professional setting and among friends, and how to best behave at university, and in your everyday life, so you can engage with Italian people confidently and succeed in your studies.

Adjusting to Life in Italy

Read about the different ways in which people adapt to a new cultural environment, so that when you arrive in Italy you will be able to smoothly navigate your new start. Module 4 is filled with helpful advice from expats on different possible scenarios along your process of adjustment, and how to thrive through all of them.

Becoming a Local

Learn about the common hobbies and interests of Italian people, what to do and where to go to meet locals and make friends. Find useful websites to connect and meet new people traveling and studying in the country and learn more about Italian cuisine, popular entertainment, and the dating scene in Italy.

Identities, Diversity and Inclusion in Italy

Here you can find useful information about what it means to be different in Italy because of your ethnicity, race, gender and sexuality. The module collects both historical information and present experiences of local and expat women, LGBTQ+ people, and BIPOC to help you better understand the workings of Italian society, and make you aware of your own position. Civil rights, gender and racial equality and safety while traveling are some of the topics covered in this module.

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Course Modules

Unpack the modules below, and obtain the tools to thrive abroad as a student.

Italy at a Glance

Regions of Italy

Italian Customs and Etiquette

Adjusting to Life in Italy

Becoming a Local

Identities, Diversity and Inclusion in Italy

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I thought the course was incredibly helpful and eye-opening! I especially appreciated the integrated video segments from expats and locals, as I was able to hear about real experiences and perspectives. I am definitely walking away with a stronger sense of how Italian society functions, as well as how I can implement a smooth transition.

Eliana, CET Academic Programs student abroad in Italy

I believe that the course was an amazing opportunity to broaden my horizons with new and sophisticated details about Italian culture. The platform made it easy to communicate with others enabling me to make new friends and feel less anxious. What I like most about the course is that it includes small quizzes after each module. I could easily track my progress and see what aspects I was missing.