Gap Year Programs in Italy
“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow.” Remember studying Shakespeare in high school lit class? Now imagine visiting Juliet’s home in real time. Do a gap year in Italy and you can actually make it happen! An Italian gap year means exploring cobblestone corridors and ancient ruins. You’ll be surrounded by centuries old architecture (Roman Colosseum anyone?) and acres of scenic vineyards. And, while you’re traversing this Mediterranean melting pot, stuff yourself with mouthwatering pastas and gelato too, of course. Go on, take a gap year in Italy!
47 Gap Year Programs in Italy
Institute for Global Studies
Arts and Culture Internship (Cultural Museum)
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CIEE Gap Year: Italian Language & Culture in Rome, Italy
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Italy - Liveaboard Dolphin Research Expedition
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Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages
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Italy & Greece Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year
Spend a gap semester exploring rich traditions and modern cultura...
EF Gap Year
EF Gap Semester: 10-Week Programs in Multiple Destinations
Embark on a unique global experience in 10 weeks. An EF Gap Semes...
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Europe Tour with Gapforce
Experience the ultimate European adventure every summer, travelin...
Italian for a While
IFA Gap Year in Italy: Italian Language & Cultural Immersion
Become Italian for a While—the IFA Gap Year is for students, youn...
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Summer Soccer Camps in Italy with AC Milan, Juventus, Inter
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API: Experience Rome, Italy (Scholarships Available)
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Greenheart Travel
Study Abroad in Italy with Greenheart Travel
Spend a trimester, semester, or year studying abroad in Italy as ...
Global Work & Travel
Au Pair Italy – Complete Italian Cultural Experience
Life in Italy has been romanticized for centuries, which means al...
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Custom Internship Placements in Europe
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A Guide to Gap Year in Italy
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A gap year in Italy plants you smack dab in middle of Europe’s hippest locales. You’ll have easy train access to hotspots like Athens and Barcelona. But stick around, because Italy alone is full of fantastic destinations—think fashion forward Milan and gondola laden Venice. Here’s where globetrotters love to crash for Italian gap years.
Rome. This capital city owns bragging rights to 28 centuries of Italian history. Who wouldn’t want to spend their gap year in Rome? Gappers in Rome will be drenched in medieval and contemporary art (gap year art programs are great for this!) and history. Loads of world renowned colleges exist for study abroad gappers. With so much to get into, it’s easy to see why ancient residents called Rome the “Eternal City”—the excursions are endless. Cool fact: There’s actually an entire country that sits inside of Rome. Yup, the Pope’s crib, Vatican City! Are you a gapper wanting a stimulating experience chock full of cultural exchange? And do you wanna add nearby Mediterranean beaches to the mix? A gap year in Rome is your best bet.
Florence. Rome is super cool but maybe you’re looking for a more laid back gap year. Head a few hours north to Florence—it’s a top gap year spot for gap year excursionists with an epic social scene! So, what is it that draws folks to Florence? Well, there’s the fact that it’s the birthplace of the Renaissance! And it also balances small town life with tons of cool museums, cathedrals, monuments, art history, and outdoor markets. There are the acres of green hills of Florence countryside where wine and olive oil are made. And, if wanna do something really different, hit up a thermal spa just outside the city. You’ll find natural hot springs to bathe in!
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