I have been to Italy before (Rome, Florence, and Assisi) and am going back this summer to Rome for a year. I have the funds to support myself for a year but I am still going to try to get a job while over there (nothing fancy though).
I'm young (18 years old) and will be by myself. I think I've prepared the best I can but any extra advice/knowledge would be helpful.
My Italian isn't that great, but I am trying to learn it...I have to teach myself because there are no Italian language courses offered where I live. When I get into Rome though it is required for me to take a class to learn Italian.
I already have an apartment and it is for 600 Euro monthly. It was the nicest inexpensive one I could find.....I do have to share it though. It is also about 15 minutes walking distance from the Spanish Steps.
I have looked up everything from crime rates (which is low..the only real crime is petty crime. Like pick pockets and such.) to average yearly weather temperatures. This is a site I've used allot http://www.romebuddy.com/guidetorome.html.....it seems pretty accurate but a little out of date on things like prices.
Upon first arriving there will be a family member with me to help settle in. I am very excited and can not wait for June (which is when I'll be arriving). I just want to make sure I know everything I can before I get there. Thanks for all the help!
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