Does anyone have any suggestions as what to do while in Italy?

I am studying abroad this summer and would just like to know if anyone has been there and had good experiences
I've been living in Italy for several years and it has been a terriffic experience. There are a lot of students that study in Italy.

The train system is a very good way to get around and do some exploring while you're in Italy. You can check prices and schedules at: It's very easy to get out on the weekends and explore tha history, art, and architecture of Italy. If you're here for an extended period, you will be able to see more than just the highlights. Spend some time around Lago Garda. Look for local festivals. There are interesting things going on in Italy all the time and they usually include good, cheap food that are specialties to the locality. A good resource for finding events world-wide is: There are lots of concerts - The Cornetto Free Music Festival in Rome, Naples, and Milan, Jazz Festivals, classical music, etc.

You'll also be able to use the train system to explore more of Europe. With the night trains, you can sleep on your way to/from a destination and maximize time spent where ever you go. From northern Italy, I can get to Paris, Vienna, Munich, Barcelona, Salzburg, Geneva, Zurich, ... for weekend trips. There are also a lot of budget airlines:

There are a lot of other activities: hiking in the mountains is popular, biking, hit the beaches, ... You'll have a great time here.