What do I need to know to live in Rome, Italy for a year?
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wow! That's terrific. I will add what I know, but I'm sure others will have more info for you.\n\nFirst, your program coordinator is going to have the practical info for you. S/He will be able to tell you about visas, passports, insurance, lodging, and the like. As to groceries, I would suggest an intensive internet search of the area(s) you'll be in. My daughter is going to Europe for 13 days next summer and we started with just googling the cities she'll be in. We also googled some of the cultural aspects, things like local slang and local food. Next we hit the city library for background on the cities. \n\nItaly is a unique place, and not always a comfortable place for American women. I would talk specifically to American women who have visited and/or lived in Italy. Your college is a great place to find those, and also the internet.\n\nI would suggest, just as a practical piece of advice, get a solid grasp on the local lingo and the money. Those two things will take a lot of time to master and you could use that time better there than figuring all that out. So master those things while you're still here.\n\nGood luck and I hope you have a terrific year!
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Italy, or more appropriately, Rome.
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Skiing in Italy can be great!  I lived in Europe for ten years and worked in Outdoor Recreation for the Army, so I got around, lol. I can offer some really good advice.\n   It sounds like you already chose where you are going, so I'll skip the "where to go" thing. (Are your plans carved in stone?)\n  Here's some stuff to remember. Europe is not the US, many differences, most are very pleasureable. However, depending on where exactly you are going, you need to know some things. Ski Rentals: If you are planning to rent, be prepared to get dull edged raggedy crap. So unless you have your own equipment, do whatever it takes to tell them you want high end, TUNED skis.\nThere are a lot of variables concerning snow, and it doesn't look like Abetone is in the Alps. So, don't count on snow, sorry. With luck you will have some, but only the Alps are reliable. Abetone is for beginners and intermediates, which means it is not high. Do you ski well?\nYou might look into alternate places to drive to, if you will have a car, just in case.\n   Feel free to contact me if you'd like, I loved skiing Europe, know a lot of easy helpful hints, like to know I can help people enjoy their trips, and, well, I am of 100% Italian descent, lol. When I skied Italy, it was Amoretto shots and Cappocinos everywhere! LOL. Italians are nice, and at least you won't be in France. LOL!
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shwo the italian authorities that you an spell things right.\n\n\nand, i guess, get a citizenship!
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Your english will improve, as some people do not agree with bush he still the american president, (in america we have limited terms so our presidents only last 8 years at Max, so two more years for him, thats all he can serve)\n\nItalians, as an american an adore italy, the wine Chanity is nice. the music is good, although most italian men are very nice. Americans are great.\n\nWelocome to america, my love....enjoy your stay and hope everyone will show you a good time. Your stay will be plesant and fun if you seek places to make it that way, (its a big place with much to explore, you will find the landscapes from east to west coast, dramatic (very beautiful, you will find the history is very old dating back to non settlers of the native americans)  \n\nWOW, welcome to america
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Gotta live there.  The only way.  Many places seam great when you visit but once you live there, it is a whole new reality.  Trust me I have tones of experience.
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when in rome !!!!!speak english and we might be able to understand you
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Your daily needs, your presence of mind, your patience, good memories of your family and friends and lots of love. These things are more than enough for you in your stay abroad. Best of luck!
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Go to a language school, any university, or make Italian friends in chat.
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several places to look for the information\nsee links below \n---------\ngive a man a fish and feed him a meal, teach a man to fish and feed him for life\ngoogle search string: [ weather Italy May ]\n\nItaly has a largely temperate climate with regional variations. In summer the Northern parts of Italy are warm with occasional rainfall, the central region is somewhat stifled by humidity and the south scorches under the dry heat. In winter, conditions in Milan, Turin and Venice are dominated by cold, damp and fog and Tuscany's winter temperatures approach freezing, while temperatures in the south of the country are more favourable averaging 50-60ºF (10-20ºC). Most people visit Italy between June and August, however the best time to visit is in Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October) when the weather is good and the tourists are few. The sea is warm enough for swimming between June and September. Most Italians take their vacation in August and many shops and restaurants are closed during this period. The ski season runs between December and April and the best time to walk in the Alps is between June and September.
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accept it. You can always take an internet course in italian or listen to tapes to help, or just take classes there to learn. Think how many people would love to have that chance!
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it depends where you are going to work or study.\nfor example, there are very good engineering departments in Italy...there you could speak either English ( so no need for another language) or Italian...
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I've been around Italy some. I'm not sure where Vincenza is exactly, but it would make the most sense to travel closer to cut down on the travel time. Rome I've been to twice. The city is amazing in terms of art, Sistine Chapel, Vatican City as a whole. But it seems very touristy. Venice is a great city. I would recommend that to anyone. If you want to go to Milan, great shopping in terms of fasion, nice city as a whole. If you want to see the Last Supper, you'll have to plan ahead and schedule it. Pompeii is nice to see if you have a chance. Also, if you're looking for some reminders of home, check and see if your favorite band is touring. I went to Milan for a concert and had a great time.
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im also studying in italy with a student visa, in what area of italy are you studying and are you studying to get a degree here or just for regular classes? it also depends, do you already have a degree?\n\ni would think to have a work visa here in italy you would simply have to apply to a job (if you have a degree and they are interested) you can simply get the job offer, go to the Questura, get the papers needed, fill them in and apply. thats at least what im doing when im finishing my studies. this is also my last year at the university until 'io sono laureata' in industrial design. \n\nif not, just get a simple job kinda like under the table type of thing like so many people do here and eventually after some time, 6 or 7 months apply for a work vida, but you would have to be sure for what 'ditta' or company/restaurant youll be under.\n\nhope it helps!
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I need some more information, click add information and tell me how you're in the U.S. now... tourist visa or other visa... and if you met here, whether you were engaged before your visit or not, etc.\n\nOK thanks for the info. I would not recommend marrying now, because it could be considered fraud... a tourist visa implies that you are not intending to stay, if you were already engaged, it would look bad. So the question is where to get married... choose which nation you want to be married in and then ask for a fiancee visa there... I don't know what the legal process is like in Italy, but here in Argentina, I married my wife with a tourist visa, they don't have a fiancee visa or any legal recognition of affianced people (they just say "novio/novia", the same as boyfriend or girlfriend). You'll want to be prepared to spend some time in Italy if you marry there, however, because it's a fairly long process. The spouse visa is two different applications, in the first one you'll fill out a bunch of forms, including information on all former spouses, everywhere you've ever lived, every job you've ever had, and a photo they'll give you specifics on. It's $380. Bring wedding photos and copies of letters proving you love eachother. If they approve the initial filing, then you have to get a criminal record check from any nation you've lived in for more than six months... so you'll be looking at least at getting one from Italy. Here in Argentina it's a two month process, but Ireland processed our request (my wife lived their for eight months a couple of years ago) from one day to the next when they received the request by mail. You'll have to provide proof that you've had certain vaccinations, have a medical examination, and you'll have to swear you've never been a member of a communist or terrorist organization. She will have to fill out papers proving that she, by herself, makes enough money for the both of you and any other household members to live 20% above the poverty line. This is legally binding; if you ever have to use a public service, such as welfare or food stamps, the government will sue your wife. Then you pay $380 again and wait for approval.\n\nGo to USCIS.gov and look for the following papers to get an idea what you'll have to fill out.\n\ni-130\nDS-230\nG325a\n\nIf you want to marry in the U.S., she has to file a fiancee visa in the U.S. She must physically be in the U.S. to file it, and you have to be in Italy, be approved, then as the next answerer said, you have to marry within three months of your arrival. Hope this helps. It's a long process that I'm currently going through myself.\n\n\n\nIf you want to stay together during the process, I would recommend marrying in Italy, and staying there during the application process, if that's financially doable for you. That's what I'm doing now, I'm a tourist here in Argentina for about a year and a half now because of this process... the marriage was in March, and the visa process has been since then, but the embassy has been nice about it, the main delays have been lack of information and problems gathering all the necessary papers. Be sure to ask at the embassy as soon as you're married whether you need a Hague apostille (seal from the international court) on your marriage certificate so the U.S. recognizes it. I hope this helps you to prevent the same delays I've had
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Ciao.\nWhat can i do for u.\ni'm italian and living near Venice
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