I am a sophomore in high school, and I want to study abroad in italy. I am a B student, and I would like to study abroad in the 1st or 2nd semester of next year (junior year) or if needed the 1st or 2nd of senior year. Is this possible? can you send me any links to programs? thanks!
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Have a look at this website : http://www.gseabroad.com which offers a whole package for students like you who want to study abroad, for anything from a month to a year. It offers a really good level of student support for you and, importantly, for your parents as well so that they won't be as worried about you living alone in a foreign country. You can also apply for financial aid - there's a section on this website that tells you how. It's worth organising your stay in Italy through an agency like this because if anything goes wrong, they are there to help you. This isn't the only one - just do a Google search for 'study in Italy as a college student' and you will see them all - but it's one of the best. They even provide an international mobile phone for you while you're away! They offer either Rome or Florence, both of which are amazing cities. Either would be a brilliant place to study; Rome is big and buzzy and there's a lot going on there for young people; Florence is a bit more laid back. My only problem with this is that I'm not sure exactly how old you are (I'm from the UK). But this is what they say about eligibility : "Once you have completed one semester/quarter at your home institution and do not have any academic restrictions it is feasible to study abroad at any time". My advice would be to call them (they are based in the US, contact details are on the website) and talk it through. If they can't take you because of age, they are likely to know somewhere that will. I went to study in France and then Spain when I was sixteen. My parents were worried the whole time, but I can honestly say it was the best experience of my life. I learned so much, not just about the languages and culture but about how to survive in the big wide world. It opens up doors and all sorts of possibilities for your future life. You may well be lonely and homesick at times, but it's worth everything for the confidence it will give you. Italy is a wonderful country and the people are warm and friendly. And look at it this way - it will be a great excuse for your parents to visit Europe too! I wish you the very best of luck.
