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Italy Diversity Resources

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Your unique identity goes where you go - including Italy! Browse a collection of IES Abroad and other website's resources specific to diversity in Italy on topics such as dietary concerns; race, ethnicity, and national identity; gender and sexuality; religion and spirituality; disability and mental health; and more!

Looking for more information on a particular topic? Contact our Diversity Relations Department, and we'll be happy to share additional resources that may not be available online.

Once you are in Italy, your Student Affairs Coordinator will be available to provide additional resources, support, and connections to the local community.

General Resources
Dietary Concerns
Race, Ethnicity & National Identity
Gender & Sexuality
Religion & Spirituality
Disability & Mental Health
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General Resources

Milan

  • Abroad and Boundless: A Semester in Milan [VIDEO]
  • Life in Italy: Welcome to Milan [VIDEO]

Rome

  • A Day in Rome [VIDEO]

Siena

  • The Siena Palio [VIDEO]

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Dietary Concerns

  • Happy Cow: Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
  • Gluten-Free Guide to Italy 

Milan

  • Special Diets, Food Allergies & Italy Travel: What You Need to Know
  • Gluten Free Milan
  • Gluten-Free Restaurants

Rome

  • Romeing: Vegan & Vegetarian Guide
  • Roman Foodie: Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
  • How to Eat Vegan in Rome
  • Vegan Abroad: Rome
  • The Coeliac Plate: Gluten-Free in Rome
  • Eating Gluten-Free in Rome

Siena

  • Eating Vegan & Vegetarian in Siena
  • Gluten-Free Restaurants
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Race, Ethnicity & National Identity

  • Afro Italian Souls
  • Asians in Italy [VIDEO]
  • Nappytalia
  • Natural Afro Hair in Italy
  • On Being an Asian Living in Italy
  • Thai Expat in Italy
  • From Thailand to Italy

Milan

  • Being African-American in Italia [VIDEO]
  • Vietnamese Italian Girl's Life in Milan [VIDEO]

Rome

  • In Nero: Black Girls in Rome [VIDEO]
  • The Quest for a Black Barber
  • The Black Experience in Rome [VIDEO]
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Gender & Sexuality

  • ILGA - Europe

Milan

  • Gay Milan
  • LGBT Friendly Milan: A Guide
  • Milan Gay Travel Guide
  • LGBT Bars & Restaurants
  • Gay-Friendly Milan

Rome

  • Gay-Friendly Rome
  • Gay Travel Guide

Siena

  • Florence Queer Festival
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Religion & Spirituality

Milan

  • Churches, Religion, & Spirituality in Milan
  • Anglican Church
  • Milan Bible Church
  • Diamond Way Buddhism

Rome

  • Jewish Rome
  • Halal Restaurants

Siena

  • Evangelical Community
  • Islamic Culture Center
  • Synagogue in Siena
  • Kosher Siena
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Disability Resources & Mental Health Support

IES Abroad will attempt to provide accommodations for students with documented disabilities.  If you have a disability, you should inform the Chicago Dean of Students Office of the disability prior to departure at 800.995.2300.  A representative from the Dean of Students Office will assist in making reasonable accommodations at the IES Abroad Center.  

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