I'm thinking about doing SYA in Italy for my junior year, but I'm not sure the length of time it would be best to stay there (for a semester or the whole school year). I currently don't have any experience in Italian- I could take lessons for a few months if I'm accepted into the program, but I'm worried it'd be too hard to adjust and I'd get homesick or something. On the other hand, I don't want to fall in love with it there and not want to leave. I'd appreciate hearing about anyone's experience abroad, especially in Italy.