How I Moved To Italy From The USA Alone!

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Expat life, cost of living, learning Italian and more! I moved to Italy and lived there for about 3 years. In this video I answer some of the most frequently asked questions about moving to Italy and my life as a black expat there.
0:00 Intro and next International Move
0:39 When Did You Move to Italy
1:03 Did you speak Italian?
2:01 Visa Tips for Moving to Italy
4:22 How do you decide where to live/which city in Italy should you live in?
5:25 How is the racism in Italy?
7:57 What was the actual move like? Logistics for an International Move
8:47 Was it hard getting a job in Italy?
10:03 How much did it cost to move to Italy
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@sarahsmith9640 Жыл бұрын

I just applied to grad school in bologna! I'm from Seattle but my husband is an Italian citizen. Wish me luck!

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@annielaurennn 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, this video was super helpful for me, thank you for posting this. I’m moving by myself to Milan for fashion school in January from California. This definitely helped since you had a similar experience moving far away alone!

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

So exciting! Best of luck moving!

@johnoliver2022 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you can learn Italian :D buona fortuna

@elcfiles 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting bit about boxes to ship before your move! Thanks for the quick tip on that - the rest of your video was super helpful as well - thank you!

@LifeWithCandis Жыл бұрын

They stare because we’re beautiful!😍

@daphnehill8444 3 ай бұрын

Super helpful! Thank you!

@hollywarner4191 11 ай бұрын

My biggest tip for moving overseas: get rid of things, then get rid of more things. I moved to Germany last year for my Masters but I'm looking into applying for jobs in Italy after I finish. I shipped about 5 small moving boxes of stuff then just brought my backpack and suitcase with me. That wasn't a pain in the ass really, but I just moved apartments and I felt overwhelmed by the stuff haha. And if I move to Italy I want to get rid of more things. It's hard, but so helpful!

@WhereisMalikah 11 ай бұрын

Yea getting rid of stuff is hard but u can def do it, or store things at home then decide what to do about them later!

@diabygassamamambo2824 9 ай бұрын

Qqq111😂1

@joemoschetta1541 Жыл бұрын

you are so lucky to live in that amazing country. enjoy italy and everything italian. even the men.

@michaelsix9684 Жыл бұрын

thanks for posting, very helpful and useful

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Thank u!

@LifeWithCandis Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@BlakeVaz Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I will be making the move soon and this helps.

@WhereisMalikah 11 ай бұрын

nice! where are you moving?

@BlakeVaz 11 ай бұрын

@@WhereisMalikah we are looking in Tuscany, around Chianti, thanks!!!

@WhereisMalikah 11 ай бұрын

@@BlakeVaz beautiful!!

@janmondragon444 Жыл бұрын

great video with amazing advice. Thank you lovely

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Thank u!

@MyLife-nw8wq 2 жыл бұрын

Girl @6:18 the stare in Italy i want to correct you. it is considered rude to stare. I think they do it cause you're pretty and look different as in they're trying to figure you out. ALso please one thing you have to understand that many people you encounter in Italy are not italians. They are also from Romanian, Albanian (especially), Croatians, etc. they may look and speak Italian but they are not. Anyway don't pay them any attention just smile, wave and keep strutting.

@joemoschetta1541 Жыл бұрын

this is so true ,its other white people who make italians look bad

@clockwork9825 2 жыл бұрын

sanaa lathan💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@divasargent215 2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of moving to Italy

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

which city?

@divasargent215 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhereisMalikah Turin

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

@@divasargent215 cool, I actually never went there!

@NatalinoLaMarra Жыл бұрын

@@divasargent215 beautiful city, My fav as Italian :)

@HUSTLER-AT-HEART 5 ай бұрын

I want to visit Rome one day and check out the coliseum and also check out Italy 🇮🇹 thanks for the video

@WhereisMalikah 5 ай бұрын

Thank u for watching!

@solomonthefirst6818 Жыл бұрын

Great post. Just left Florence and thinking about taking the plunge…

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Amazing! That's such a huge step and your so brave to be considering it

@reginap942 2 жыл бұрын

Love the title!

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johnoliver2022 2 жыл бұрын

Bellissimo vlog ! Coraggiosa a partire senza aver imparato l'italiano ! Great job ! Italian is the easiest language on earth ... You can learn a base in 4 weeks of intensive training ! :D

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

It was tough at first, but so much easier to learn after living there!

@kaynichelle7982 2 жыл бұрын

I’m here now and omg the stares!!!! Thank you for this video because I’m here on the 90-day visa now and I love it so much. So I’m trying to figure out how to stay longer and this is super helpful. 💜

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped!! Where are you exactly

@kaynichelle7982 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhereisMalikah Hey!! I’m in Monza staying in an Airbnb. I have so enjoyed Italy but I went to Munich for the first time over the weekend. Now I’m feeling a bit shook and wondering if the visa processes are easier in other EU countries? I just need to research. Where are you living now? I guess I could also look up a newer video and check! 😅💜

@rebeccagutierrez1960 Жыл бұрын

When people stare at me, I stare right back but much stronger...it usually works.😂

@Nicole-kx9to 2 ай бұрын

You are great love Italy ❤

@WhereisMalikah 2 ай бұрын

thanks! what is your favorite part?

@Nicole-kx9to 2 ай бұрын

Venice Florence and Parma I love it ❤love Evrything about it

@YogaBlissDance Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being honest about that difference in treatment between Africans and African-AMericans (I've heard that from others) it depends on which category you are perceived to be in.. An "rich" American tourist or a "poor African immigrant." Also there is some bias against Muslim immigrants in the country overall. As you said though there are nice people and rude and/or racist people EVERYWHERE.

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Exactly! It is unfortunate that we are treated differently based on appearance and ethnicity but is something we at least need to be aware of

@yvonneawotula5534 2 жыл бұрын

Need a video on all things Bologna pleaseeee

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

Have you been? It's really lovely!

@cesarfrangelicosoto2068 2 жыл бұрын

And if you do not need a student visa rather a job? My move right now is to apply for remote jobs in Italy or in the US that allows me to work from anywhere. Any tips for applying jobs that would sponsor me from the US?

@fallonwallace7050 Жыл бұрын

This video was great. I am in Cannes because I know some French and no Italian at all but my dream has always been to live in Italy. The fear of not knowing the language has stopped me. Also, not knowing which area to go. Saying think of what you envision yourself doing every day to make that decision was really an eye opener and helpful! Good luck from new subscriber Also, you mentioned Rome or Florence and not Milan, can you mention your opinion why as an American, you can’t go wrong with those two cities? Really thinking about making the move. 🙏🏽🌹

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Oooh Cannes sounds amazing!! I loved Milan but it's the most international city and lots expats so it didn't feel as immersive as an Italian experience, esp since my job was focused on international marketing

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Rome and Florence are just such stunning cities and a good mix of Italians and Americans

@fallonwallace7050 Жыл бұрын

@@WhereisMalikah thank you for responding! I’m excited to look further into what would be a better fit. Bc Ive lived in manhattan’s for so many years (flew in yesterday actually), I sort of need the amenities of a big city but the ability to have a “real life” filled with genuine friendships, connections dating etc. it’s a great city but no movement. Cannes is amazing but as you know, there are minuses despite the beautiful weather, scenery and food. Love your page and will continue to follow. Good luck!!🌹

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

@@fallonwallace7050 ok then for a city girl def Milan!

@fallonwallace7050 Жыл бұрын

@@WhereisMalikah really? Lol. I don’t want a replay of nyc tbh. I was hoping for a happy medium. A life in Europe but access to my needs ( hair, self care etc). I also don’t want a place that’s 24/7 like nyc is. Hard to create relationships and to settle down. Idk. I was thinking Milan then watched your video. I def want to be around nice people, good climate and a way to live somewhere and feel welcomed…. You should def visit Cannes and the Côte d’Azur.

@msjbean22 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing will be moving there in the spring. Love the video, I stopped watching someone else’s video because she was complaining that nobody spoke English 🤔😳🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

@WhereisMalikah 7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@WhereisMalikah 7 ай бұрын

Depending on the city a lot of people won't, it's up to you to learn the language!

@gigi1652 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I really appreciated your video! Can I ask what grad program you did/where you applied? I’m thinking of applying to school there, but have had a hard time finding a program that’s a good fit.

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

University of Bologna. There are a ton of programs there

@gigi1652 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhereisMalikah ah thank you! I was looking there, but had a hard time with some of the prereqs. Glad it worked out for you!!

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

@@gigi1652 good luck!

@Cluezs Жыл бұрын

I just watched this bc i need places to go because my girlfriend lives there and where going on 6 years from Instagram dating

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@Snooper810 2 жыл бұрын

Well, you said right in italy is pretty common starring at people and in your case, since you look gougeous i do imagine that ahah

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 thanks!

@rafiqislam5062 Жыл бұрын

Hi how are doing I want to move forward

@jwright9639 Жыл бұрын

Great informative vid Malikah. Sorry about all the stares. I would venture to say it was less about race and more about admiration of your immense beauty. What a shining star!

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Thank u I appreciate it!

@MyLife-nw8wq 2 жыл бұрын

Girl I dont really do this but you really need to meet my sister. YOU GUYS ARE TWINS. I mean wow its unbelievable that you look and almost have the same aura. Unbelievable!!! who would have thought

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

so funny!

@lillykulisa Жыл бұрын

this is my dreammm. so did you literally just get accepted to move there and then get a job? i thought that you couldn’t get accepted unless you had an well paying job waiting for you?

@YogaBlissDance Жыл бұрын

She went to school first I thought.

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

I got into grad school first, then applied for internships, and after my internship, the company hired me full time!

@MsGringa24 2 жыл бұрын

Hi just started following you channel! I would recommend removing music it’s distracting and I can’t focus on your voice. Lucky girl.

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I think I did in other vids!

@margaritalikethedrink1041 Жыл бұрын

I get stared at also - it's just looking different

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

Yea and culturally it is not considered rude

@Cityb0y85 10 сағат бұрын

I always thought people stare at me cuz I’m FINE!!! 😛

@Quickpump100 Жыл бұрын

Your vid has sound issues.

@Singhhhhhhhhhhhhh 2 жыл бұрын

Why 🤦🏻‍♂️

@lloydfrancis9149 Жыл бұрын

Are they racist? I grew up in Europe as a Caribbean British in England. American Italians or so different from Italians in Italia. Us Europeans are sophisticated. But the way they treat Mario Balotelli in football is not on. Italia has the best food, Culture and Racism statistically but thank the Lord that was not my experience growing up, Been going to Italy all my life.

@WhereisMalikah Жыл бұрын

I don't know anything about football so can't comment there, but I do think there is a lot more racism in Italy than in other parts of Europe and its gotten worse since I lived there. That being said I never personally felt affected, and I can't really say why

@JD-yu3dk Жыл бұрын

You got stared at because you’re beautiful.

@LeftToWrite006 9 ай бұрын

They were staring because you're hot. I have a (white female) Italian friend who has the same thing happen. Italians are a bit more obvious in that it seems, compared to Americans.

@WhereisMalikah 9 ай бұрын

Thank u but they stare at everyone! It's just not culturally considered rude 🤷🏽‍♀️

@xeray6032 11 ай бұрын

What is the sexism like? What are the food prejudices? How macho are the men? Do the women cry to get what they want? Ignorance is the right word, and it goes for ALL prejudice, all stereotypes. What is it like to be blonde and blue eyed? What is it like ... to live asking meaningless questions? :)

@NatalinoLaMarra Жыл бұрын

perché sei venuta qui? I salari non sono come negli USA e la disoccupazione è alta. Però bella scelta io vorrei fare il passo opposto :) oh yeah you're right about italian if you don't speak it you're f*cked ahah nice content

@vietnamvet4533 2 жыл бұрын

Gee not speaking Italian should not move there without knowing the language. Millions come here to the US of A and expect us to speak their language. Talk about a double standard!

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

I learned the language when I was there and spent a lot of time and $ on classes!

@chibestofficial840 2 жыл бұрын

Nice looking

@vietnamvet4533 2 жыл бұрын

@Nina What are saying?

@Sunshine4 2 жыл бұрын

@@vietnamvet4533 Probably because you don't typically hear Black people saying that you MUST LEARN ENGLISH to live here.

@vietnamvet4533 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sunshine4 Who "said' anything about them? Not me. I was making the point about how I must as an American respect other people when I visit their country and I sure would, by trying to speak at least a little of their language, which I do. But millions come here and jump out of their car speaking Spanish to me expecting me to wait on them and understand. But we did it to ourselves, we are weak, and it is coming back to bite us big time.

@shellygamer510 Жыл бұрын

So it’s your dream pay 60% of taxes. Have a lot of problem with burocracy And a low paycheck?(the lowest in Europe) have fun🎉😂

@renatomacchi2195 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that you feel good in Italy but I don't understand why you don't care that much about Africa otherwise you would have moved there.The fact that you all want to be in Italy or other European Nations tells me that you have little or no interest in the land of your ancestors. The irony is that Africa is a beautiful continent. I'm I happy to see all these African and people of color in Italy and Europe? Not really and the reason is that I don't want to imagine an Italy as a Mulatto country. That would not be Italy anymore. I want to add something else. You wonder why they stare at you? It's because they are not used to large number of Blacks and people of color in Italy. It's just a recent occurrence and while staring they wonder why the Italian government allows all these people to enter and live in Italy.

@WhereisMalikah 2 жыл бұрын

Your racism is showing loud and clear.

@rebeccagutierrez1960 Жыл бұрын

Is there a strong fashion market in Africa??

@ladychefette4486 6 ай бұрын

You are screaming RACISM..... My God! It's 2023 get over yourself. By the way there are many Italians who have migrated to the United States or other countries. I can speak only for the USA. We do not treat them differently or stare like we never saw other cultures. Pull up your big girl or big boy panties and deal with it. 🤦🏾‍♀️ Ignorance is a terrible disease. Smh