LibGuides: Study Abroad: Italy

Featured Books

Insight Guides - Tuscany
Call Number: 914.55 G312t
A recent traveler's guide to Tuscany, with guides to attractions and information on history and culture--available in print on the 2nd floor of the library.
Culture Shock! Italy by Alessandro Falassi; Raymond Flower
This book offers insight on both visiting and living in Italy, including how to socialize, embracing the culture, learning the language, Do's and Don'ts, and working in Italy.
Adventure Guide to Tuscany and Umbria by Emma Jones
A travel guide focusing on the Italian regions nearest to the town of Sansepolcro.
The Italians by John Hooper
Explores the history, culture, and religion of the Italian people, shedding new light on many aspects of Italian life.
Italy - Culture Smart: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Culture Smart! Italy introduces you to Italian history and culture and offers an insider's guide to daily life in Italy.

Additional eBooks

News and Media

Huffington Post: Italy
American news source, the Huffington Post, reporting on Italy.
The Local (Italy)
News from Italy, in English.
Weather
Current weather in Rome, Italy via the weather channel.
RAI: Italian TV and Radio
The Italian national broadcaster, offering free radio and TV streams online.

Pilot Guide to Rome

Travel and Tourism Resources

BBC Italy Country Profile
General history of Italy via BBC news network.
CDC Travelers Information
CDC sponsored site containing health tips for traveling and living in Italy.
CIA World Factbook : Italy
Italy facts: geography, people and society, government, economy, energy, communications, transportation, and military.
Embassy of the United States : Italy
Italy profile via the Embassy of the United States.

WGSN Resources

WGSN Milan Guide

WGSN is a fashion forecasting resource that offers photographs of runways, and street style, from around the world and city by city guides. Their city by city guides allows you to became an insider and in the know of the places to eat, shop, and what to see around the city. You can also download the city guides as PDFs.

Language Resources

Duolingo Italian
Free online language learning site that helps teach grammar and vocabulary with short, gamelike exercises. Highly recommended!
Loecsen Italian
Learn and practice Italian phrases for different situations, with visual aids and interaction.

Books set in Italy

Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes
Call Number: 945.5 M453u
A Room with a View by E. M. Forster
Call Number: 823 F774r
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
Call Number: 813 J494b