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Other than being famous for its delicious homemade tortellini<\/em>, irresistible mortadella<\/em><\/a>, and the characteristic “portici”<\/em>\u00a0that make the city a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bologna is home to\u00a0many\u00a0universities that are well known in Italy and worldwide for their quality and tradition. It is the perfect city for students.<\/p>\n

The city\u00a0of important people and inventors<\/h3>\n

Founded in 1088, Bologna boasts\u00a0the oldest universities in the Western world. These universities have educated many famous people in\u00a0various\u00a0fields, from the first Italian jurist Irnerio, the mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Erasmus\u00a0of\u00a0Rotterdam.<\/em><\/p>\n

Due to the long history of these universities and the\u00a0important people who have studied here throughout the centuries, Bologna is an intriguing\u00a0place to study.<\/p>\n

Superstitions among the students<\/h3>\n

There are two activities\u00a0that frighten many students: the first one is to not climb the Torre degli Asinelli (the name of the two towers) and the second one is to avoid\u00a0walking across the middle of Piazza Maggiore. Superstition says that if you do either of these, you will never graduate!<\/p>\n

Best Italian public university<\/h3>\n

According to the Italian newspaper Il\u00a0Corriere della Sera, <\/em>among all the universities, the Alma Mater Studiorum, <\/em>(University of Bologna),<\/em> has been nominated as the number-one public university in Italy. Despite the fact that Italian universities never occupy the first positions in the QS ranking, as American and British colleges do, Bologna has been considered the leading\u00a0Italian university, occupying the position 182 out of 800 in the world ranking.<\/p>\n

Thousands of students worldwide<\/h3>\n

Exchange programs, Erasmus programs, undergraduate degrees, post-graduate degrees, masters degrees, cooking classes, and private schools every year\u00a0bring thousands of students to Bologna. The Alma Mater Studiorum <\/em>alone\u00a0enrolls 96,000 students\u00a0every academic year. They come from all over Italy, Europe, and many other countries including the\u00a0United States, Brazil, and Australia. From September to July, the\u00a0Piazze<\/em>, libraries, and stores\u00a0all over the city are\u00a0overwhelmed by students.<\/p>\n

The amazing night life in Bologna<\/h3>\n

Bologna offers entertaining\u00a0places where you can spend your free time;\u00a0for example, relaxing after a busy day in class or over the weekend. On\u00a0Via Zamboni you will\u00a0find many pubs, clubs, cafe’, restaurants, and pizzerie\u00a0<\/em>all\u00a0populated by students. At 7pm you can have a happy-hour\u00a0with your friends, trying the famous\u00a0aperitivo,\u00a0spritz<\/em>\u00a0(a cocktail that can be made either with Aperol<\/em> or Campari<\/em>), along\u00a0with a generous free\u00a0buffet\u00a0(food ranging from pasta, salami, and other finger foods). Another option is to have a delicious and affordable\u00a0pizza in one of the small places near Piazza Verdi. To\u00a0celebrate the end of exams, students visit bars that offer a casual environment for dancing or enjoying a meal outside.\u00a0There are many places to have fun and make your year in Bologna unforgettable, and fun is absolutely guaranteed!<\/p>\n

Bologna, the perfect place to study<\/h3>\n

In conclusion, there are many reasons young people decide to come to Bologna and study, other than visiting on vacation to enjoy\u00a0the\u00a0local bolognese<\/em> food<\/a>. Bologna has a lot of history and many people who are famous today in many fields of life have studied here, which contributed to their success. The campus has a friendly and exciting atmosphere that can be felt throughout the day. Whether walking to class or hanging out with your friends, it is something special. All in all, studying in Bologna is a privilege!<\/p>\n

Have you ever been to Bologna? Which was your favorite spot? Let us know!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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