Articles & Resources
Here are some resources with solid information and suggestions on how to navigate living abroad.
Understanding Culture Shock
This is helpful information for students studying abroad, but it can apply to many people.
UC Merced: Cultural Adjustments
This article from UC Merced offers a great overview of common adjustment phases to moving abroad, including the honeymoon, crisis, recovery, and adjustment. It offers practical suggestions on how to manage the big change.
University of Minnesota: Cross-Cultural Adjustments While Abroad
This article normalizes the psychological discomfort that can come about while adapting to a different culture. It’s helpful for people who need reassurance that struggle is not a personal failure… because all too often that struggle can feel like failure.
Expatica’s guide to expat communities in Italy
This is a great starting point to find local and online communities and city-based gatherings.
N26: “Moving to Italy: 7 Things You Need to Know“
This site has some helpful information and suggestions regarding the initial setup tasks, including residence-permit considerations. It is a general checklist, not legal or immigration advice.
Just Landed: Italy. Key Expatriate Websites and Resources
This site offers a lot of information and is location-specific, such as housing, work, money, and living arrangements.