Cultural immersion in Italy
Italy is known for its rich history, art, and cuisine. As an exchange student living with a host family, you’ll experience the authentic Italian way of life, from family dinners featuring homemade pasta to exploring ancient ruins. Unlike a tourist, you’ll engage in the traditions and rhythms of everyday Italian life, from leisurely Sunday meals to bustling local markets.
BChoosing to be an exchange student in Italy offers an unparalleled cultural experience. Whether you’re strolling through picturesque villages, admiring Renaissance art, or enjoying gelato by the sea, every moment will immerse you deeper into the Italian culture.
Living with an Italian host family, students quickly adapt to the Italian concept of family time, where meals are central to daily life and often involve multiple generations gathering around the table. Whether it’s learning how to make traditional recipes passed down through the family or participating in lively conversations during mealtimes, students gain a profound understanding of Italian values and traditions.
Beyond meals, students will experience the slow-paced Italian lifestyle, where socializing is key, and small everyday moments—such as stopping for a coffee at a local bar or taking an evening passeggiata (stroll)—become an important part of the cultural immersion. Daily interactions with the host family provide a deep connection to the community, allowing students to see Italy not just as a traveler, but as a temporary resident, fully immersed in the warmth and spirit of Italian life.
Learn Italian through immersion
Living with an Italian host family provides an immersive environment for rapid language learning. Daily conversations with native speakers accelerate your understanding of the Italian language, including regional dialects and phrases. You’ll not only improve your speaking skills but also learn to navigate Italian customs and social interactions with confidence.
In Italy, students will discover the rich variety of regional dialects like Tuscan or Neapolitan, which are often different from the standard Italian taught in schools. They will also learn Italian gestures and body language, an integral part of communication in Italy that adds nuance and expressiveness to their conversations. This immersive experience provides a deeper grasp of not only the spoken language but also the cultural context that shapes communication in Italy.
Personal growth & independence
Being fully immersed in a new culture and language promotes personal growth and independence. In Italy, you’ll learn to adapt to a different lifestyle, enhancing your problem-solving abilities and resilience. Managing transportation, communication, and building new friendships will prepare you for future challenges and opportunities.
For high school sophomores and juniors, this immersion experience is a standout addition to college applications, showcasing cultural adaptability and language skills.
“My family participated in both hosting a student from Rome and sending our son to Italy. We can honestly say that this has been the most enriching and rewarding experience for our family. We learned so much about Italy and his cultural customs which prepared our son for his trip to Rome. a day later. Our son was a student in Oui-Connect’s Italian partner program. My son had a wonderful experience. The program organizers arranged all the travel and host details and made sure he arrived safely to his host family. The host family in Rome was amazing and my son learned so much from them and especially learned to speak so much italian. This program truly creates long term friendships. We highly recommend the Oui-Connect program.”
Dates & Fees for 2025
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
Pricing includes :
- Host family Placement
- Planning and Preparing
- Health/Liability Insurance abroad
- 24/7 Bilingual contact abroad and at home during the homestay
Pricing Does Not Include Airfare
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