Experience of Italian Exchange Student in USA: Reading with Questions and Answers

Have you ever lived or studied in another country? Are you hoping or planning to do so?

Luisa, an Italian student, spent one semester studying in the USA.

Read the interesting account of her experience at:

http://nineronline.com/2012/italian-exchange-student-makes-a-queen-city-comeback/


Now see if you can answer these questions (answers below):

1. What did Luisa find different about her classes in the USA (three main points)?

2. How did Luisa cope with being far from her family and friends?

3. What are three lifestyle differences Luisa observed?

4. What main difference between American and Italian food did Luisa note?

Answers:

1. The classes were smaller (about 30 students), the relationship between teachers and students was more personal and participation in class is important.

2. Luisa used technology (such as Skype and Facebook) to communicate with family and friends.

3. Italian students usually live with their families, Italians have fewer house parties than Americans, Italians like to walk around the streets and go to bars, Italians appreciate the "small things" in life, Italians don't like to rush, Italians like to spend time with family, Italians like to dress stylishly. (Any three answers).

4. Americans have much frozen food while Italians eat more fresh foods.