I took a cross cultural communications class and it stresses about studying the country before you live there. Fully imense yourself into the culture. Embrace Italy. Start learning Italian. Remember that Italy is a whole different experience: moving to another country requires having an open mind and patience. Yes, it will take getting use to. Take a class in Italy when you get there. Talk to people who have been to Italy or even go into some Italian travel chat rooms. There's so much you can do.
