from Italy

Bachelor in Italian Medieval and Renaissance studies

Maria shared insights about VIU academics and her life in Venice in an interview, as a former Globalization Program student.

“Learning in VIU is like learning within learning. Because not only you are learning the actual program that the Globalization Program has to offer, but you are also learning to communicate within the group of very very diverse people, opinions and backgrounds, especially academic backgrounds, from different education systems and I think that is the most striking difference from what I have experience before.

“The program was unique by being able to communicate with the academic body from different countries. I never knew how universities were there, how professors treat the curriculum, how they program the classes. I learned a lot just by observing how professors communicate with us, it was a deep learning experience.”

“Bright, quiet and fun. It allows you not only the surrounding by a lot of people, but it also gives you a lot of space to internalize your feelings, to make it personal. Fun is just the whole experience on itself.”

“What made this program unique for me… I think definitely being with professors and students from different universities. I get to study with other kids from other universities, but I also live with them. I live with students from Japan and Israel, so it’s really interesting hearing their perspectives about all different things, how we live, etc. It’s been amazing. Also the professors, I have a professor from Japan, from Italy – it’s really interesting to be thought by so many different people.”

Find out more about Maria’s VIU experience in her interview. She talks about academics, VIU life, her Venetian experience and tips for your trip to Venice.