1. Holly Brennan
Tiffin University
Running head: ITALIAN IMMERSION 1

2. Abstract
In the spring of 2010 the women’s volleyball team
of Tiffin University took a trip to Italy. Many cities
were visited such as: Como, Florence, Milan, Pisa,
Siena, Venice, and Verona. The difference in culture,
including how the game of volleyball is played, will be
discussed. One cultural difference that will be
explored is “Women’s Day”, which is celebrated
monthly. Additionally, the reaction to Americans from
the Italians will be discussed.
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3. Cultural Differences
Currency
Climate
Religion
Architecture
Art
Music
Food
Drinking age
Volleyball
Women’s Day
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4. Currency
 Euros
 1 U.S. dollar = 0.6976 Euro
 Example: $20 = 13.9519 Euro
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5. Climate
 Very cold in March
 Rainy
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6. Religion
Currently: Catholicism
Ancient Rome: Gods and
Goddesses
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7. Architecture
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8. Art
 Typically religious
 Churches have the most detail
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9. Music
 More American music played than Italian!
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10. Food
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11. Drinking Age
 18
 Many clubs and bars
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12. Volleyball
 Similar rules other than they
do not switch sides each match
 Offer gifts to the visitors
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13. Women’s Day
 Originally called International Working Women’s Day
 March 8th every year
 Women get into venues for free Ex: Pisa and museums
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14. Lake Como
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15. References
Brennan, H. (2010). Self-gathered information,
including pictures. Tiffin University: Tiffin, OH.
Schaefer, R. (2011). Racial and Ethnic groups. Upper
Saddle River: Pearson Education Inc.
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