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Student
Exchange Italy Two Worlds United
Two Worlds United Foreign exchange
students will spend entire evenings in the urban typical
style of an Italian city—full of cafés, open-air piazzas,
and the hustle and bustle of people going about their lives
amidst ancient landmarks—and take in the flavor of modern
Italian culture bridges.
Italy is truly one of the cradles
of Western civilization, with one of the longest histories
and richest cultures in Europe. Rome was the capital of
the ancient Roman Empire, and is home to the Vatican See,
the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Florence, home
to Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, was one of the greatest
centers of the Renaissance, and is filled with beautiful
art and wondrous architecture. Venice, whose wealth was
built on trade with the East, rose on a series of islands;
canals became its streets, linking piazzas, palaces, and
fabulous churches.
However, modern Italy is much more than a museum of its
past glories for Two Worlds United students. The mountains
of the southern Alps, particularly the Dolomites, and the
peaks and valleys of the Apennines lend Italy a rugged natural
beauty. With thousands of miles of coastline, Italy is also
a major resort destination; its islands—Sicily, Sardinia,
and more remote archipelagoes like the Aeolian Islands—have
become popular getaways for those seeking summer sand and
sun.
In spite of its imposing history and its natural beauty,
perhaps Italy's most enduring attractions are its people
and contemporary culture. While the stereotype of the typical
Italian is no more accurate than any other, Italians in
general live life with passion and a vibrant sense of style.
Quality food, wine, and design reach heights in Italy rarely
approached elsewhere in the world. Two Worlds United
Italy.
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