{"id":202763,"date":"2025-10-02T13:44:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/?p=202763"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:25:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:25:04","slug":"interviews-former-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/en\/blog\/interviews-former-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Interviews with Former Students: Their Journey and Success Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Studying in Italy<\/a> is more than just taking a course. It\u2019s about living the culture, meeting passionate teachers, and discovering new talents within yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Studiainitalia, we help students from all over the world follow their dreams\u2014whether it\u2019s learning Italian, painting like the old masters, or crafting leather bags by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We spoke with some of our former students, and their stories show just how inspiring a learning experience in Italy can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Painting like the old masters in Florence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Modelaine from France joined a painting course in Florence<\/a>. She still struggles to put into words what the experience meant to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She says her mentor, Lucetta, was \u201cextraordinary\u201d. In just two weeks she learned techniques she never thought she would discover: forgotten methods, color mixing, composition, and art history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During our interview, she shared her dream:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI want to be a master like Caravaggio or Michelangelo. Here in Florence, I found exactly what I was looking for. I even discovered the secrets of Guido Reni. Now I feel I can move to the next level as an artist\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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For her, the course was not only about improving technical skills, but also about unlocking new creative confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learning Italian in the heart of Florence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thais from Brazil decided to study Italian in Florence<\/a>. She chose Studiainitalia because the enrolment process was easy and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI had so many questions before enrolling, and they answered everything so fast. It was simple and stress-free\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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She stayed in an apartment arranged by Studiainitalia. \u201cThe hostess is lovely and very welcoming,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thais loves how the school combines lessons with activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s not just language classes. You live the city. Florence is beautiful and I\u2019m enjoying every minute.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Virginia from Spain also took an Italian course, at C1 level. For her, this wasn\u2019t the first time with Studiainitalia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEvery time, the experience is fantastic. The enrolment is quick, the support is excellent, and the accommodation allows me to live with Italians and practice the language daily.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Both Thais and Virginia show how language learning in Italy<\/a> is about immersion\u2014studying, living, and breathing Italian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Restoring beauty with gold leaf<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Freddie from the UK had studied the theory of art frames at university, but he wanted something practical. That\u2019s why he joined a gilding course in Florence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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His project was a damaged wooden frame. With the help of his teacher Stefania, he learned how to recreate missing parts with plaster moulds, restore patterns, and apply gold leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve learned more in two weeks than in four years of university. It\u2019s amazing. Stefania is the best teacher.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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He even bought a 350-year-old object in a market, planning to restore it by hand. For him, this course was not only a skill but also a passion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m loving Florence. Once you\u2019re here, you never want to leave.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Crafting a handmade bag in Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carmen from Colombia joined a bagmaking course<\/a>. She began with no knowledge at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe started by buying the leather. I didn\u2019t know how to do anything, but now I\u2019m sewing, gluing, and building a bag from scratch.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Her dream is to design and create her own bags in the future. With her new skills, she feels that dream is now possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These stories are only a few examples of how a course in Italy can transform your life. Whether you dream of painting like an old master, speaking fluent Italian, or making a bag with your own hands, Studiainitalia is here to guide you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Italy is waiting for you. Are you ready for your own success story?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions about studying in Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Why study in Italy with Studiainitalia?<\/h4>\n
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Because you learn from real professionals, in authentic workshops and schools. You don\u2019t just study\u2014you live the culture.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Do I need previous experience?<\/h4>\n
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Not at all. Some students, like Carmen, started from zero. Others, like Freddie and Modelaine, already had backgrounds in art but wanted to deepen their skills.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What about accommodation?<\/h4>\n
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Studiainitalia helps you find a place to stay. You can live with locals or in private apartments, so you practice the language and feel at home.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Will I get a certificate?<\/h4>\n
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Yes. At the end of your course, you receive a certificate that proves your participation and new skills.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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