High School Exchange in Italy

Being an exchange student has been a wonderful experience. I’m really happy; I’m enjoying myself and I’m learning so many things. My host family is really nice, I get along really well!!!! I’m doing well at school too, my Italian is improving every day, and I also have made a lot of friends. At the beginning I was kind of scared because everybody told that the first couple of months of this experience are hard because you get to feel lonely or homesick, but it has been different to me because since the day I arrived I have been really happy, and the time has been going so fast that I would like to stay longer. NACEL has been great too, they have supported me all the time. Every day of this experience has been unforgettable!! The fact that you are away from home, experimenting a new culture, a new language gives you the opportunity to grow.

This was a one-time opportunity that I will never forget. I faced a completely new way of life since the first day, Nacel team prevent me from the cultural shock at the beginning of the program but of course is part of the complete experience. My host family was great and made me feel as one of their own since day one, I have no words to express my gratitude with them especially with my little sister Delia. Italy is one of the most beautiful countries of the world and I took with me beautiful memories new friends an unexpected incredible Italian speaking level, and the food... this is unexplainable you have to taste it. Just looking forward to my next adventure.

Excellent experience from beginning to end, This program was much more from what I expected. My host family was incredible, Italian families are very close to each other, very communicative (helps me a lot with my Italian level) and understandable with every single aspect. My scuola superiore integration was a little hard at the beginning but after a couple of weeks, I was immersed in the culture and the Italian way of life. Nacel organization was right there for me since the moment I register for the program until the very end. I'm grateful for this opportunity and ones to come.