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Global University Rankings: The Italian Universities Making Their Mark on the World Stage
Italy has long been one of the world’s most popular study destinations. From historic cities and internationally recognised degrees to a culture that attracts students from every corner of the globe, the country offers a university experience that is difficult to match. Its reputation for learning stretches back…
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European Universities in the World’s Top 100: Where Are Students Choosing to Study?
Studying abroad has always been in fashion. From gaining independence and the “coming of age” experience, to the prestige of securing a place at a top-ranked university, the choice of higher education is one of the defining steps of adulthood and life itself. But when a student starts thinking…
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A Guide to the Top Day Trips From L’Aquila
The city of L’Aquila is an excellent base for exploring the wider Abruzzo region. This historic student oasis is hidden among the Gran Sasso Massif mountain range, which means you can go from medieval streets to rugged mountain passes in less than an hour. Today we’ll be…
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How to Get to L’Aquila: A Student Travel Guide
If you’re planning on making L’Aquila you’re new home this year or in the future, getting there is going to be one of the first challenges you face. The city is not located on any of Italy’s major railway networks, and is not home to an airport of…
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A Short History of L’Aquila: Studying in The Heart of Italy
Nestled in the heart of Italy’s Abruzzo region, the medieval city of L’Aquila is a historic location that’s quickly transforming into one of the nation’s top student destinations. Stay in this place long enough, and the streets begin to speak through the stones, carrying stories of resilience, rebirth, and…