Can someone tell me about this castle in Italy

Can someone tell me about this castle in Italy?
What can you tell me about Castel del Monte in Italy? I am doing a school project on it and need to get some info
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http://www.casteldelmonte.beniculturali.it/index.php?en/94/the-history

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How do I avoid theft in Florence and other parts of Italy

How do I avoid theft in Florence and other parts of Italy?
I am spending five weeks in Florence for school in two weeks. My grandparents (who have visited Italy on more than one occasion) are telling me how important it is that I get a money belt thing to wear under my clothes because it's so unsafe there with pickpockets and theft. Is this really necessary? Do they tend to pick out the tourists? And is there ways to avoid this? I'm just concerned that the tourist-y belt thing might scream, "pick on me, I'm not from around here!" My grandparents are really starting to freak me out.
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yes pickpockets are really good at when stealing your stuff so here are things that can help you: Wear a money belt or pouch dress like a local person don't dress like a tourist for more info click on the site hope that helps http://seniortravel.about.com/od/travelsafety/a/pickpockets.htm
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Sorry, but your grandparents are right. On my trip to Italy, a women near us got dragged by 2 teens trying to take her backpack. (Her husband caught one & beat the snot out of him. Then the Police arrested the teen.) Then, on line for David, our tour group had a woman posing as a tourist (ugly clothes, camera & all) join our group to look for someone to steal from. She just didn't know that she'd joined a group, so we spread the word and stared at her, and she left us to find some other prey. My sister's husband nearly got pickpocketed on their trip, but he always looks like a tourist. Definitely use a money belt or something under your clothes. Don't wear flashy colorful clothes or sneakers (major tourist thing). Watch your surroundings. Be safe. Italy is AWESOME!
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Grandparents are generally a little paranoid. There's no reason to be nervous or freak out. Just use common sense. Use a money belt if it makes you feel comfortable -- at least in the beginning until you get the lay of the land. Pick-pocketing does happen (especially around the train station), but it's not as common as it is in Rome, for example. Walk confidently, don't carry a lot of cash, leave the credit cards in a safe if possible. You should be okay.
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I live in Italy and yes pickpockets are everywhere here especially in the major cities. Wearing the money belt under your clothes is a very good idea. Also you can get an ID holder on a string that you wear around your neck to put your money and credit cards in. I have been told that pickpockets don't generally hit when you are standing still but when you are moving and in crowded area....train stations, tourist areas, etc.
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I live in Italy and I feel safe from theft here for the most part. It is like going to NYC or any other major city, but not worse. With the exception of Naples, which is extremely dangerous. In Florence I would use the same precautions you would use in any big US city; be aware of your surroundings, don't stop and talk to people trying to hand out fliers or sell stuff on the street, keep your purse tucked under your arm, possibly with a zipper. I go to Florence often and have never felt uneasy or witnessed any trouble.
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I have never felt so safe as I was in Rome and the rest of Northern Italy last year I travelled on the metro throughout Rome and also walked all over Florence - with no problems at all. Although I do have a personal travel motto - "carry what you can afford to lose". I carried credit cards in my top pocket of my denim jacket and a bit of cash - then had stuff like a camera and purse in my handbag. It is best to have a bag you can sling across your body - but all the locals carry handbags (almost like normal people really!!!) If you are worried - take a money bag and decide when you get there - I spent a fortune on anti- stealing devices before I left for Italy only to arrive and find them unnecessary and very obvious to every one else. I left mine in my luggage after day one. I did a tour thing and the tour guide really ramped up the fear factor about how unsafe it was to all on the tour - I felt that she did that to make us all more scared and therefore more reliant on her and the tour company. Live your life and enjoy Italy - it is simply such a magical destination to be a part of!
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Yes unfortunately Italy is a high spot for pick pockets as is Paris one of the best things is a money belt. another thing is to wear a back pack a smallish one and wear it in front so you can see it another thing if your really scared is to use a simple luggage lock on the zippers don't put anything in your pockets and when shopping people usually pull out their whole stack of cash keep the lesser bills on the out side it will fool someone if their watching you. also always use the safe in your hotel rooms. don't let worry ruin your trip Italy is one of my favorite places to be! live laugh enjoy!!! In tensione è grande in modo da vive!!

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This summer I am going to study abroad for about 7 weeks. I want to travel to Italy and the 2 places that are offered by my school are Turino, Italy and Vertibo, Italy. I really am not familiar with these places, so I was hoping I could get some suggestions, or hopefully some people's experiences from either or both. The only thing I do know about these two places are that the Olympics were once in Turino, and Vertibo, is right outside of Rome, about an hour away. My school does not offer Sicily, Rome, Florence, Naples, etc. I am still looking forward to going and living there for about 2 months! I hope that you all can help. If not, share an experience you had about your study abroad and give me some travelling tips! I will be taking accredited classes. The University in Turino is the 4th best university in Italy. But anyway, the bottom line is....Turino or Vertibo? It's a difficult decision, and I have to make my decision this week. Hope you can help! Thank you.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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First of all correct spelling in Italian of the two towns is Torino and Viterbo. Torino is a large town with all the good and bad things of a large place. Its University is rather renowned here in Italy but it's also depending on which course you want to attend. I don't know about schools in Viterbo. The town is much smaller than Torino but in some way more friendly. Also locals in this region are warmer / more welcoming than in Torino. As you know Rome is not that distant. If I were you I would go with Viterbo but my suggestion is only based on the ambiance of the town and not to the quality of its school.
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I agree with what Martox45 already answered to you. Viterbo is a nice and friendly place and could allow you to travel easily to Rome and to the seaside. You are in the middle of Italy so you can also travel by train to Florence and Naples. Torino is not a touristic place (mainly industry, fog and pollution) and is far away from some artistic cities and from the seaside. From the point of view of which place, I can really reccomend you Viterbo!!! If you have other questions, just ask. P.S. I forgot, if you should go to Viterbo, don't miss the monster park in Bomarzo (close to Viterbo). http://www.infoviterbo.it/bomarzo/parco_dei_mostri_di_bomarzo.asp
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Why visit Turin? Because it is a city that is undergoing profound urban transformation. The city has taken on a new guise, thanks to the creation of ultramodern Olympic facilities and state of the art infrastructure. Turin with its new subway system has entered in the company of modern European cities. Turin’s has an innate industrial vocation that has enabled it to adapt to new technological needs, to the extent that today it has become one of the main centres of the ICT sector. Turin has known how to speak of its own history through the testimony of its many artistic and architectural sights. We can learn of the Ancient Roman times through the Palatine Gates, the Savoy era through its Baroque palaces and churches, the nineteenth century that saw Turin as capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and the 1950s through its factories. Turin has been able to transform itself recently into an important international capital of taste. It is the “homeland” of vermouth, of grissini bread sticks, and of chocolate that is craved by refined palates the world over. Turin is a great commercial centre. Besides the stores in its city centre, there are about 50 open-air markets and 18 kilometres of arcades that frame the main squares and city streets. Turin, where Italian cinema was born, has dedicated one of its most interesting museums to this “seventh art” located right inside the Mole Antonelliana, the symbol of the city. Turin is tied in with cinema as a privileged set for important film and television productions. As Le Corbusier said, “Turin is the city with the most beautiful natural location.” In fact, one of its assets is its extraordinary environmental heritage. It has 16,000,000 square metres of parks and gardens, 400 kilometres of tree-lined streets, more than 60,000 plants, 17 parks, and 70 kilometres of green areas along the four rivers in the city - the Po, Dora Riparia, Stura and Sangone. Turin is a city that is fascinating, aristocratic, literary, magic and very beautiful. As a young Sicilian writer wrote, we should visit Turin because “Turin is Turin and it is not a city like any other.” So, don't waste your time in Viterbo.
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This summer I am going to study abroad for about 7 weeks. I want to travel to Italy and the 2 places that are offered by my school are Turino, Italy and Vertibo, Italy. I really am not familiar with these places, so I was hoping I could get some suggestions, or hopefully some people's experiences from either or both. The only thing I do know about these two places are that the Olympics were once in Turino, and Vertibo, is right outside of Rome, about an hour away. My school does not offer Sicily, Rome, Florence, Naples, etc. I am still looking forward to going and living there for about 2 months! I hope that you all can help. If not, share an experience you had about your study abroad and give me some travelling tips! I will be taking accredited classes. The University in Turino is the 4th best university in Italy. But anyway, the bottom line is....Turino or Vertibo? It's a difficult decision, and I have to make my decision this week. Hope you can help! Thank you.
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First of all correct spelling in Italian of the two towns is Torino and Viterbo. Torino is a large town with all the good and bad things of a large place. Its University is rather renowned here in Italy but it's also depending on which course you want to attend. I don't know about schools in Viterbo. The town is much smaller than Torino but in some way more friendly. Also locals in this region are warmer / more welcoming than in Torino. As you know Rome is not that distant. If I were you I would go with Viterbo but my suggestion is only based on the ambiance of the town and not to the quality of its school.
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I agree with what Martox45 already answered to you. Viterbo is a nice and friendly place and could allow you to travel easily to Rome and to the seaside. You are in the middle of Italy so you can also travel by train to Florence and Naples. Torino is not a touristic place (mainly industry, fog and pollution) and is far away from some artistic cities and from the seaside. From the point of view of which place, I can really reccomend you Viterbo!!! If you have other questions, just ask. P.S. I forgot, if you should go to Viterbo, don't miss the monster park in Bomarzo (close to Viterbo). http://www.infoviterbo.it/bomarzo/parco_dei_mostri_di_bomarzo.asp
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Why visit Turin? Because it is a city that is undergoing profound urban transformation. The city has taken on a new guise, thanks to the creation of ultramodern Olympic facilities and state of the art infrastructure. Turin with its new subway system has entered in the company of modern European cities. Turin’s has an innate industrial vocation that has enabled it to adapt to new technological needs, to the extent that today it has become one of the main centres of the ICT sector. Turin has known how to speak of its own history through the testimony of its many artistic and architectural sights. We can learn of the Ancient Roman times through the Palatine Gates, the Savoy era through its Baroque palaces and churches, the nineteenth century that saw Turin as capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and the 1950s through its factories. Turin has been able to transform itself recently into an important international capital of taste. It is the “homeland” of vermouth, of grissini bread sticks, and of chocolate that is craved by refined palates the world over. Turin is a great commercial centre. Besides the stores in its city centre, there are about 50 open-air markets and 18 kilometres of arcades that frame the main squares and city streets. Turin, where Italian cinema was born, has dedicated one of its most interesting museums to this “seventh art” located right inside the Mole Antonelliana, the symbol of the city. Turin is tied in with cinema as a privileged set for important film and television productions. As Le Corbusier said, “Turin is the city with the most beautiful natural location.” In fact, one of its assets is its extraordinary environmental heritage. It has 16,000,000 square metres of parks and gardens, 400 kilometres of tree-lined streets, more than 60,000 plants, 17 parks, and 70 kilometres of green areas along the four rivers in the city - the Po, Dora Riparia, Stura and Sangone. Turin is a city that is fascinating, aristocratic, literary, magic and very beautiful. As a young Sicilian writer wrote, we should visit Turin because “Turin is Turin and it is not a city like any other.” So, don't waste your time in Viterbo.
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Hi! A question from Italy? (I'm Italian) XD?
Hopefully you'll understand why I used Google translator >.<'' Let me introduce myself, I am writing to you and Federica from Italy ... xD I'm 13 years old and I wanted to ask you Americans, why and by so much that I wonder, is there as the school. Here in Italy, everyone wants to be born in America, including high schools with lockers, class upgrades at any time and mess. Here it is so boring: we have a class setting and the same fellow >.<'' are the professors to move and change every now we move between the desks to talk to friends and comrades, until the teacher arrives . We envy you all here: we have schools like yours and live in a country like yours, because the language is English and you will learn how we Italian, while we are here to study English there is a grind XD we already know that it would be great, and I when I went from elementary to middle there are upset because a lot of watching American TV series set in schools with lockers thought to have lockers, but no D: XD We know how the schools because there are organized MTV look through a variety show. But it is true that there are the cheerleaders, the football team and are divided into nerds, geeks, unfortunately 'losers', and popular sports? Just today I watched 'If you know me' and I was really hurt by the discrimination that run for some schools. I'm not a girl 'popular'. Of course, everyone knows who I m not much courted, are normal, I'm nice and I have many many true friends. They are quite nice, but I do not boast, even those who hate you have. I explained as best as you are and are set to your schools? How do you live there, your routine .. how are you? Which group do you belong to? And there has never crossed my mind as if it were here in Italy between these villages deadly boring? And tell me, there like Justin Bieber? I love it here but not so much appreciated XD And everyone dreams of going to be big in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco ... but you realize how lucky you are? xD PS: I will try to write well in English use the translator and chewed my English XD Thanks again: D D: Oh my god! @Aphroditex: No! You are the best u.u The economic crisis is worldwide... but italians love America, and as for the policy here our prime minister is constantly being accused D: @Layla: Escuse me but yes, I study english but is so difficoult for me. MTV does show, but i don't know because we are so attracted... perhaps because of the diversity of culture? Thanks for the answers :D Referring to the groups is really ugly! I'm sorry D: No thanks, i hate German XD
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Google ha fatto un lavoro orribile a tradurre. I wrote in Italian that Google did a horrible job translating.
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Wow
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The United States isn't what it's cracked up to be. It's a pretty good country, but we're no better than the European countries. You guys are pretty caught up to us, except for a few things. Right now our country has problems with the economy, people are always fighting about politics, and arguments are always getting heated up.
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I don't really know what your question is but I'm Irish and in my school we have lockers. Dont know how to answer this for you sorry
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Uhh. This was very confusing to me. Yeah we have Justin Bieber..I think you asked that question somewhere in there? and yeah unfortanely there are "cliques" in schools which include people like cheerleaders, jocks, nerds, emo/scene, and band geeks. But MTV just glamorizes stuff...like teen pregnancy. So don't think everything is so glamorus just because of something shown on tv.
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I'm going to Italy....and I'm black?
In Feb 2008 I am going on a school trip to Italy with a group of about 30. The group I am traveling with is predominately white, and I am the only person of color. I know my experience will be different than my fellow classmates, but i was wondering how are the Italians when it comes to the darker skinned? I know my experience will be different, i just hope it wont be a bad one. If anyone can give me insight on what i could expect over there that would be great.
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italians are not racist (or at least not publicly) so u should have no problems
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I don't think they will care! I'm Italian, and as far as I know, Italians are very kind. They can be kind of obnoxious and a little mean sometimes, but I don't think you'll have a problem. Have fun!
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You'll be fine italians are nice dont worry...
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i really dont think it will matter what color skin u are. and personally i think its a dumb thing to worry about
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okay...well the same thing with me..me high school went to italy on my senior year..and there were like 3 i think black people in our class of about 20 i think..the girls were all over them..hahaha..it was quiet funny! hahaha..they dont look at it any different..enjoy and have fun! dont even worry about it!
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raice and color have nothing 2 do withit have fun
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well they dont really care, there are alot of italians that are dark, im italian and jamaican and i have been to italy plenty of times, they look at dark people the same way they look at a white person. good luck.
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I think the most discrimination when it comes to blacks happens in America. (speaking from experience) I'm from Romania and people there don't think less of you. Blacks are actually in 'vogue' I dont know about Italy but it would probably be the same. I know you'll have a good time! TO CHLOE: The Eiffel Tower is in France not Italy. lol Don't lie and say you've been there twice.. haha
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So? There are less racists over there in Europe so don't sweat it homie you will be straight. Italian people are nice.
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the real Italy - Italians are nothing like the Howard Beach Italians. You'll be fine.
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There is no part of Europe that doesn't have a Black presence, although it is more prevalent in some places than others. As an example, Paris has been a place where African Americans have chosen to live to escape political pressure or just to experience a different culture since the 1800s. During WWII, Black brigades fought on French shores and many settled there after the war. The infusion of Afro-French cuisine is something to be seen as well, with the community in Paris really creating quite a sub-culture
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I've been to Italy a few times with a black friend and she has never encountered any racism, I hope you have the same experience, we have really enjoyed or trips there.
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I think you will be just fine. Racism is an American sport. Believe it or not, there are black people in Europe.
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Many Italians (southern ones mainly) have black ancestors themselves. The ones with jet black hair and eyes are partially from the Moors who invaded Italy many times during the Middle Ages. The lighter Italians are germanic and are from the Lombard, and Ostrogoth tribes that settled in northern Italy.
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IT DEPENDS ON WICH PART OF ITALY YOU GO TO. IN SICILY THERE ARE ALOT OF BLACK PEOPLE THERE. IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE MAINLAND THAN YOU SHOULD BE FINE THEY WILL PROBABLY JUST THINK YOU CAME FROM SICILY. HOPE IT HELPS. OH AND IF IT HELPS MY FAMILY NAME IS PATTI LET THEM KNOW YOUR A FRIEND OF THE PATTI FAMILY AND THEY SHOULD LEAVE YOU ALONE.
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Your experience will be as wonderful as you'll allow it to be. God created you in your beautiful tanned skin, and its your job to be comfortable in it. If you make this trip a racial issue, it will be a racial issue. Italy in general is very liberal, and tolerant of all people. You'll have the same wonderful experiences as your classmates, your all going the same place... the only difference will be your personal mind set. Its your choice... what will it be?
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you may have a feeling that italians are racist because of movies and tv shows like a bronx tale, the godfather, the sopranos. that kind of stuff. and the whole mafia thing. but, it's not true. europeans are actually really accepting of all races. just keep in mind that there are people in every country who act rude and obnoxious to people of a different race than them. try not to worry too much about it. i think you will have a great time. you're so lucky you're going to italy!! ;)
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Hey! Don't worry absolutely! I'm Italian from Rome, and me and my friends used to go dancing hip-hop very often when I lived there. There are a lot of black people in Italy,unfortunately most of them are poor because immigration to Italy started not long ago and integration is still far from being complete. You shouldn't expect racism though, in Europe people are different, they like to accept everyone with their differences and peculiarities. I find the situation to be worse here in the US. Obviously I can't speak for everybody, but that's the average feeling that Europeans and Italians have. I hope you feel more confident now and have fun!!! :-) Ciao!!
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Your experience won't be any different. I really don't think you will feel any discrimination based on your race.
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ITALY IS SO COOL I'VE GONE 2 TIMES. WHEN YOU GET THERE TRY THE GELATO AND THE EIFFEL TOWER WHICH IS SO COOL BECAUSE OUR ICE CREAM IS SO DIFFERENT FROM THEIRS. AT NIGHT TIME ITS SO ROMANTIC MAYBE BECAUSE I WENT WITH MY BF, BUT ANYWAYS THE CHAPELS ARE AWESOME AND THEY TEACH YOU A LOT ABOUT HISTORY AND CREATIONS. ITALY IS SO FUN AND YOUR GOING TO LOVE IT. THE BOYS THERE ARE CUTE, BUT I DIDN'T TELL YOU THAT WINK. ANYWAYS THEIR LANGUAGE IS SO UNIQUE AND YOU MIGHT FIND IT INTERESTING TRY TO LEARN THEIR LANGUAGE AND ENJOY YOURSELF. DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE COLOR THING I WISH I COULD GO WITH YOU. I MISS SCHOOL NOW. TAKE IT TO YOUR HEAD NOT YOUR HEART. I BET YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME AND IF I'M WRONG THAN I'M SORRY. YOU'LL SEE ITS NOT WHAT YOU THINK IT IS. I WISH EVERYONE ON THAT TRIP THE BEST OF SAFETY AND GOOD LUCK AS YOU AND OTHERS TRAVEL AND BE CAREFUL STICK WITH SOMEONE YOU KNOW AND LOOK, LISTEN, AND LEARN.
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OMG are you going with Model UN? I was going to go but then decided not to
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I'm not sure if you've noticed or not, but Italians are dark skinned too-... and it isn't from the sun.
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Bro, listen to me I have been the only black man in many engagments mostly with whites,I never let it phase me and not allow it to keep me from enjoying myself, I just be me cause I cant change my skin,never been to Italy , but my two sister have ,an they were recieved warmly,so go have a good time.
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dont think it should matter at all

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Started high school yesterday....?
My daughter started high school here in Italy yesterday. She'd like to know how any other students' first days were around the world! ANd if you're old like me, but you remember any great high school stories to make her feel better, give me a response! Thanks and Peace
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I amat school now. it goes by faster as you get older.
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I just remember feeling awkward and out of place.Hopefully your daughter is more studious than I was.
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First day is always the easiest because there is never that hard of homework. It can be confusing to find wear your next class if going to be and how lunch time is going to work. But all in all in can be a pleasant experience and their right it goes by faster than you know, and when you are my age 25 you never ever want to go back and you are glad that it is over. High school is nothing but a 'utopia' of jocs/cheerleaders, bullies and cliques. Makes you wonder how these people evolve into the productive doctors, lawyers, business owners....etc., doesn't it?
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WOW HIGH SCHOOL IS OK..NO NOT REALLY I HATE IT BUT I HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT!! BUT THE YEARS DO GO REALYY FAST

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