Meet other local Expat Italians. All those of Italian heritage are welcome to join!

“ New to the area! ”

“ I'm an environmental educator & ecologist from Illinois. I am fascinated by other cultures, history & languages, & enjoy hiking, visiting historical sites & exploring local museums. My husband and I are expecting our first child in January 2009. ”

“ When I lived in Italy, they said, "Amy don't speak, let us do the talking"... I'm looking to get beyond that point! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved in Fayetteville and I'd like to meet people over here ”

“ Ciao! Mi chiamo Marina. Abito a Chester, CT. Ho studiato italiano quest'anno a Firenze con Middlebury College. Cerco altre persone con cui posso parlare italiano! Piacere! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to speak on a regular basis and meet people who enjoy the "bel paese" as much as I do. I just came back from a trip this summer so I want keep my momentum going! ”

“ Howdy. ”

“ Being mostly Italian myself and realizing I didn't speak a word of the language, I recently decided to begin learning. Perhaps hoping to meet someone here who could assist me. ”

“ Hi -- My interests are hiking, biking, walking, studying Italian, travel, reading, and generally making new friends. I just moved from Maryland to Raleigh the first of this year and want to make friends in my new home. ”

“ Hi my name is Romona i just move to Fayetteville and would like to meet some new people for friendship. I am 1/2 Italian and grew up in a very strict Italian family. Would love to meet others of the same desent. ”

“ Bonjour! Je suis nee au Quebec mais j'ai vecue partout! Je veux continuer a exercer mon Francais! A bientot! - Ciao tutti! Ho habitato a Napoli 17 anni fa, ma voglio incontrare altri Italiani e usare la mia lingua per non perderla. Tanti Auguri! ”

“ Tess, from NJ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am Italian and I desire to learn this language. ”

“ Ciao a tutti!Sono alessandro, vivo qui a durham. Sarei benl lieto di cnoscere altri italiani e non solo. Ho una buona esperienza nel settore della ristorazione,beh diciamo che sono un mezzo chef :) ! contact me! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to learn Italian. ”

“ I'd love to put skates back on.... I was an 80's kid who didn't take my sneaker skates off for about 3 years... Now w/ blades, I need someone to teach me to stop (especially in hilly Chapel Hill)!!! ”

“ My name is Christopher La Rocca and I am currently getting my Masters in Sports Administration. One of my components is to be fluent in Italian. My Father is from Fondi..South of Roma. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because My wife and I have been to Italy on two occassions and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We are going again for the month of June and want to learn as much as we can of the culture and language. ”

“ ciao italiani amici....I would like to learn Italian because I am 50% Italian but I cant speak the language. My mother is from Torino and speaks Italian fluently and I wish I could speak to her in Italian. ”

“ My name is Susan and I have lived in the Raleigh area for 32 years - all of my married life. I am a complete novice but I love Italy and would love to learn the Italian language. What I know so far has been self taught. I'm looking forward to bein ”

“ Hello My name is Sandra Guastaferro, I am moved to North Carolina from New York in February 2006. I am new to the area and someone I work with told me about an Italian/American group. I would be interested in finding out more about this group. ”

“ Ciao! I've only started studying Italian this past summer, but I love it and I love Italy... I want to go back so badly! But, until I get a chance to go, it'd be really nice to practice my conversation skills. ”

“ "I promise to attend the first event" ”

“ I am an artist who reads everything on Faux finishing. I do not plan to do this as a profession,just as a creative outlet. I have a respect and genuine intrest for the craft. I teach makeup seminiars and am a professional makeup artist. ”

“ I took a year of Italian a few years ago in college, then I went to France and have not used it. I adore the language, speaking it makes me happy, and I feel that if I can use it and hear it, I will pick it up again. ”

“ Email is tadevoe@email.unc.edu. I'm most interested in conversation, but for anyone wanting lessons, I recommend CHICLE in Chapel Hill (chicle@chi-cle.com). ”

“ Hi, My husband and I are going on a Mediterrean cruise near the end of October and would love to learn some conversational Italian before then. We look forward to joining the group next month. ”

“ meet new friends and have fun! ;) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to perfect my Italian. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my Mom who is from Bologna, would love to meet others who speak fluent Italian. I would also like to continue speaking Italian to others outside the family. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because if it's local I'm much more likely to attend. ”

“ I have always wanted to learn Italian and have tried several times. Just always seem to get too busy. ”

“ Hello! My name is Christine Germano, and I am about to learn Italian in Italy. If anyone is familiar with Lucca, accomodations in Lucca or advice on the Koine' Center, please email me! I look forward to meeting you. Christine ”

“ Ciao tutti-Ho vissuto in Italia per otto anni e ritorno in paese ogni 2 o 3 anni. Mio marito e Italiano. Ho tanta voglia di fare conversazione e incontrare gente che ha la stessa voglia. ”