Disadvantages of studying in Italy

Studying in every country has incomparable advantages, but at the same time there are certain disadvantages. This is an inevitable phenomenon, and studying in Italy is certainly no exception. Although there are many benefits, there are also disadvantages of studying abroad that we need to understand and avoid. Let’s take a look at the disadvantages of studying in Italy.

1. Too many students and poor resources

As a small country with a population of only 3.8 million, New Zealand’s educational resources are relatively poor, with only 8 public universities. It is precisely because of the relatively relaxed conditions for studying in New Zealand that the number of international students studying in New Zealand has increased sharply in recent years. At the same time, driven by economic interests, there have been a large number of various language and preparatory training schools and preparatory training schools in New Zealand with low standards and qualifications. Institutions abound. It is not surprising that some schools have closed down due to various reasons, but the impact on the study abroad market cannot be underestimated.

2. Cumbersome procedures

Usually, Chinese students must submit a pre-registration application to the Italian Embassy in China in May and June of each year; at the same time, students must mail their study abroad plan and application form. , submit an admission application to the school and take the language test; wait for the admission notice and prepare visa materials; the consulate will notify the student of the interview and visa after receiving it.

3. Poor channels

Because Italy has just opened up the study abroad market and there is a language barrier, the channels for Chinese students to understand Italian education information are not smooth. This year, several Italian universities provided 500 places for Chinese applicants, but they were wasted because most students did not understand them.

4. Language threshold

The vast majority of courses in Italian universities are taught in Italian, and each university has set entrance language tests for foreign students. The vast majority of Chinese students have a weak foundation in Italian. Italy has launched the "Marco Polo Plan", a seven-month "zero starting point" language training and preparatory study that will make it easier for Chinese students to solve language problems.