Ciao, I’m Sam.
Moving beyond the dolce vita facade, I shed light on life as a foreigner in Italy – a reality often untold.
Being different is beautiful, but not always easy in Italy…
Being different is beautiful, but not always easy in Italy…
AS A FOREIGNER IT CAN BE TRICKY TO…
BUILD A TRIBE
UNDERSTAND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
REMAIN TRUE TO YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
ADAPT AS A MINORITY
FIND A COMMUNITY
Aperilife’s mission is to offer a voice, a guide & a touch of sweetness to your own Italian journey.
Join us as we navigate the multicultural maze together!
The name "Aperilife" is a reflection of my joyful approach to life in Italy. I see my life as a perpetual happy hour, an endless aperitivo where happiness flows as freely as glasses of prosecco and spritz. I aim to bring together a community of like-minded souls, encouraging them to embrace the cocktail of beauty and chaos that comes with living in Italy as a foreigner.
MENTOR
Through a hybrid 6 week internship, students will discover the joy of being unapologetically themselves in a new cultural context, free from the constraints of judgment. This experience is not only an internship, but also a mentorship that instills self-worth and an understanding of the impact their decisions hold.
SPEAKER
Imagine having a speaker who's not just well-versed in cultural competence, but has genuinely been through the multicultural maze herself. That's where I step in…
TRAVEL
Having called Florence my home for 6 years, I've explored Tuscany inside out, from its stunning seaside havens like Elba to medieval gems like Siena and San Gimignano. I've gone beyond the tourist trails, braving Tuscany’s infamously narrow and winding Tuscan roads to visit remote towns accessible only by car…
CREATE YOUR COMMUNITY
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BUILD YOUR TRIBE
CREATE YOUR COMMUNITY 〰️ BUILD YOUR TRIBE
We are a group of women who are not just visiting Italy, we live there! The group is designed to be an outlet, where we can come together to support each other.
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“My life is a big happy hour, an aperitivo.
I am a person who is happy, living in a place that is controversial to be happy in.
I want to show other people how they can be happy here.”
