carmine
From: Canada
12/26/2002 04:42 EST
i am an actor living in rome with dual canadian and italian.
i was born here and grew up in north america.
i am having alittle trouble making friends with the italians as they are really family oriented,espcially in the south.
so being an american in rome would like to meet like minded people just to hang .
talk cinema or do play readings..
to see if there is acommunity in rome .ciao carmine.
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whidden39
From: NULL
1/2/2003 10:47 EST
Carmine:
I think this forum of expats (mostly American and Canadian) in Italy will help get you connected with a few folks like yourself. Register free at::
www.expatexchange.com
Buona fortuna!
Tom
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carmine
From: Canada
1/2/2003 12:30 EST
yea thanks i am on the site already and look forward to meeting new people.
rome is real cool.
it is not as commercial as the states and does wonders for your soul
i just got tired of commercialism.
here you can do what you want nobody cares ,it is liberating .ciao carmine.
thanks for answering my post
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whidden39
From: NULL
1/2/2003 14:31 EST
My pleasure to help in any way.
I have been in hot pursuit of all things Italian from an expat perspective because I plan to make my home permanently in Italy in 2005. I am getting very close to obtaining my Italian citizenship (dual with USA). I have made six very enjoyable trips to Italy over the past nine years and I can't get enough of the experience. I plan to buy property in either Umbria or Puglia, possibly run a Bed and Breakfast or agriturismo, teach English (I am now enrolled in a TEFL certificate program) and try my hand a writing. I too think the experience will be liberating. It sounds like you too had a strong calling to a new life in Italy.
Hope things fit together nicely on the social front too.
Ciao,
Tom
Boston, USA
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Sherona
From: United States
1/2/2003 15:46 EST
Carmine, I used to live in Rome and could possibly help you. I have several friends there. If you would like more info, you may email me at : my_sherona98@yahoo.it
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carmine
From: Canada
1/3/2003 11:54 EST
you got it .
exactly why i came over and i must say my soul has been really liberated.
i found though intense feelins of homesickness which i think is to do with watching too much tv,
i read more now and also write poetry.
i also plan on buying aplace outside of rome.
ciao carmine.
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enblake
From: United States
1/3/2003 22:05 EST
I am just beginning, can you recommend any books you have found about expat experience in Italy/Rome? Thanks. Nadia.
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carmine
From: Canada
1/6/2003 02:53 EST
yes living and working in italy at your bookstore.
ciao carmine
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mleshinske
From: United States
1/11/2003 18:41 EST
Ciao!
I saw your postings and I too share the same desires you have. My friend and I will be moving to Roma in April. We would be glad to hang out with you. Any advice on finding a flat? We seem to be having difficulty finding something affordable. Grazie.
Marci
mleshinske@aol.com
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carmine
From: Canada
1/14/2003 03:45 EST
yea thats great .need more info though would you like to be in the centre of rome or outside,plus whats the budget we are talking about.
should be able to find some good spots with advance leg work let me know .
carmine.
i will email you soon.
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cbaratta
From: United States
2/18/2003 21:11 EST
Hello, this message is for Tom....saw your post and since I am living in Boston too with aspirations of moving to Italy, I thought I would get in touch. Would love to ask you some questions, if you get this, please email me at carolinebaratta@hotmail.com
Grazie millle,
Caroline
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Mattgoss
From: Great Britain
6/10/2003 05:34 EST
Hi, IVE JUST SEEN YOUR COMMENTS, IM AN ENGLISH STUDENT FROM NOTTINGHAM AND AM ALSO MOVING OUT TO ROME TO START A YEAR LONG WORK PLACEMENT IN JULY. IM HAVING TROUBLE FINDING SOMEWERE TO LIVE AND WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY USEFULL ADVICE? VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD TO THE YEAR THOUGH AND IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GOOD TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE IN A SIMILAR POSITION OR ALREADY OUT THERE!!! WWW.MATTHEWGOSS244@HOTMAIL.COM
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Rae
From: Italy
6/14/2003 22:46 EST
Hi Matt, I have been living in rome for 2 years, having come also from England. When are you arriving?
There is a good magazine called Wanted in Rome, go to www.wantedinrome.com
It has a section on houses/rooms for rent - you may be able to find something there. Its on sale at news agents here so you can buy it too when you are here.
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dweber
From: none
6/26/2003 21:20 EST
Carmine,
You are now 1 year in Rome. How do you feel? Are you acting? Have you found friends? I am a soon-to-be ex-pat from everywhere but Italia, il mio cuore. I am looking for friends while I'm planning the move. Che ne pensi?
Diana d'Italia
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dweber
From: none
6/26/2003 21:24 EST
For Tom: I'm intrigued - that's parallel to my plan. Write me? dweber777@hotmail.com
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carmine
From: Canada
6/30/2003 12:54 EST
yea back in canada but planning to go back to rome soon .
had agreat time and learned alot.
shot amovie and did aplay in english
my email is masciulliclaudio @netscape.net
LOVE TO HEAR FROM U ROME IS FANTASTIC AND MORE.
CARMINE
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BGS
From: United States
7/14/2003 11:19 EST
I am planning to move to Italy for at least a year. The bad news is that I have NO idea where to start. And, for that matter, I couldn't tell you where I want to live, nor could I list the myriad of variables I need to consider. The good news is that I have a year to figure everything out, as I will not be able to leave the States until next August.
Any help and/or insights that can be provided would be greatly appreciated.
Regards, Brandon
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zoomatacom
From: Italy
7/15/2003 05:42 EST
Hi Brandon,
You do have a lot of ground to cover -- but if you're not in a rush to do it you're already ahead of the game...A lot of people (me included!) came over with no idea of what it would take to stay...Anyway a few suggestions -- if you've got an EU passport things will be easier, if not you'll have to be a bit more creative to get a work permit (eg perhaps coming over as a student, working part time & then converting your permit) depending on what you want to do, your skills & experience etc...
To research immigration laws, a good starting point is the vademecum section of 'www.stranieriinitalia.it' and I'd strongly suggest subscribing to the www.informer.it online magazine -- it's run by a british guy who has been sorting out foreigners in italy for about 15 years...it's better than a book because it's constantly updated & you can ask the editor for help to sort your specific situation directly...
As for choosing a city etc, you might want to sign up for the expat group on MSN ==> A lively bunch of foreigners living in different parts of the country, there's a special section called wannabe for people who're considering moving over...Feel free to write to me via zoomata.com if there's anything specific I can help you with...I'm an American journalist, in italy for over 10 years, have lived in Florence & Milan...
Good luck,
Nicole
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http://www.zoomata.com
a close-up on italy, from italy
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carmine
From: Canada
7/16/2003 19:08 EST
yea 3 things
have lots of dough or access to it for its easier that way.
2 get a great support system;
3 learn italian.
italy is the sweetest place in the world but also the toughest to make aliving in.
have courage ,
carmine
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Hunt
From: United States
8/21/2003 12:39 EST
Requesting Help
I unfortunately live in the states (Atlanta). I took a short trip to Italy in the spring, saw Venice, Florence, Rome...lots of sight-seeing. I fell in love with the place....not hard to do. Now I need to determine how to get back, get a job, get residency, and say goodbye to the US for good. Is there a company or relocation service that I can just "sign-up" with and not have to worry about all the paperwork? If not, can someone help me in my venture and direct me to the www. site that would offer me the most help?
Thanks to all,
Justin
justin-hunt@rome.com
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NY2Milano
From: United States
10/21/2003 16:39 EST
hi there nicole from zoomata- i am not the person you were writing to but your info was extremely helpful to me. i am moving to milan (from nyc) sometime after xmas 2003. i am a dual citizen, american and italian. i know that will make some people jealous but honestly i am not yet clear on what it means exactly - i mean do i have all the rights and privileges of any other italian? one particular issue i am concerned with is health insurance. i do not as yet have a job lined up in milan. i am an experienced teacher (not in english, but theatre, speech and acting). i would really like to teach acting and improvisation but i imagine i will be able to teach engish. i am very well educated so i would lie to see what is open to me. in fact, i am sending my resume to zoomata!! i got my italian citizenship a year before 9-11 but have not been in a position to go til now. if you would like to write to me privately, my email is teriannef@yahoo.com
thank you for your kindness
terianne
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sandraorourke
From: United States
3/20/2004 17:38 EST
Brandon, I am also planning to do the same in 2 months and like you have no idea where I am going to end up. I just have a general area in mind being the Almalfi coast. How did you get on, did you go yet and if so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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fcelvira
3/21/2008 00:52 EST
Hello C.. im also an freelance actress here in Toronto..and im planning to live in rome for maybe 2 years...im really worried because i hear the life is wayy diffrent.. the jobs life style etc..anyways wheni arrive im sure we can hang out!!
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carmine
From: Canada
3/22/2008 09:23 EST
hi great i am in the gta area also spent a year in rome ok my email
is masciulliclaudio@aol.com
love rome there is no other city expect paris
i miss it so much
e mail me there is nothing to be worried about just some prepartion before you go over ok carmine
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carmine
From: Canada
3/22/2008 09:24 EST
hi great i am in the gta area also spent a year in rome ok my email
is masciulliclaudio@aol.com
love rome there is no other city expect paris
i miss it so much
e mail me there is nothing to be worried about just some prepartion before you go over ok carmine
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