Why Italy?
Italy sits at the bottom of Europe surrounded by the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Home to Rome, Vatican City, and Venice, Italy is rich with history and culture. Travel the streets of these cities and you will find many of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Centuries of architects have produced the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica. Be sure to also take in the magnificent ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the tiled pools of Pompeii. Of course, you cannot go to Italy without experiencing some of the best food in the world. Famous for creating pizza, lasagna and gelato, you will need four months to sample the culinary creations of the Italians.
Canals in Venice, Italy - Source: trvl.com
Like most of Europe, Italy’s national currency is the Euro. Travelling throughout the country is affordable and easy with the extensive train network linking major cities and small towns. Several of these lines have high speed trains that reach speeds of up to 360 kilometers per hour. This makes seeing the whole country a breeze. For students who have read about The Renaissance and ancient civilizations in their Classics courses, Italy is the perfect place to bring those books to life.
What Schools?
With four Italian partners schools, you have a lot of choice when it comes to where to study.
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Located in Bolzano in the northern part of Italy, Bozen-Bolzano is just under two hours away from Switzerland and Austria. It is ideal for ski and snowboard enthusiasts as the Italian Alps surround this region. Bolzano is a picturesque city that was ranked as having the Best Quality of Life in Italy in 2014. The school prides itself in being an international hub with students and faculty who come from all over the world to take part in Bolzano’s acclaimed trilingual programs.
University of Torino, Faculty of Business and Economics
The University of Torino in Turin is also in the Alps and was home to the 2006 Winter Olympics. Close to both the France border and the fashion capital, Milan, Turin provides access to some fascinating places. This large city of 900,000 has everything you need for a full Italian experience. From food to architecture, you’ll find it in Turin.
Want to see Rome? How about living there instead? LUISS Guido Carli is in the middle of this ancient city and is close to many cultural sites. With just over 1,500 students, LUISS offers an intimate experience for those looking for a smaller university. LUISS makes it easy for students to get around. By using your student card, you will have access to electric cars, bikes, and scooters. You cannot have a more Italian experience than riding through the streets of Rome on a scooter!
LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome, Italy - Source: LUISS Guido Carli University
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)
Cattolica is one of Goodman’s newest partner schools and is located across several campuses. As a business student, you would be living in Piacenza, a medieval town located in the culinary heartland of Italy. Proud of its reputation, Cattolica is among the top 150 business schools in the world. Just 30 minutes from Milan, Piacenza offers more than enough to do on an exchange, but the nearby airport also provides you access to the rest of Europe.
Contributed by: BBA student Royden Thomson
