For those who are interested in more knowledge and insight about the earth, taking courses in climate studies is an exciting pursuit. Programs may study weather conditions averaged over a period of time and how these patterns change.

Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.