Buzz·Posted on Jun 16, 201439 Reasons Studying Abroad In Italy Ruins You For LifeYou'll never look at pasta the same way again.by Matt KiebusBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Because the sunrise paints the sky brighter in St. Mark's Square. View this photo on Instagram 2. And the espresso tastes richer. View this photo on Instagram 3. Because ice cream dreams of one day being as awesome as gelato. View this photo on Instagram 4. Because the Spanish Steps are a decent place for a study break. View this photo on Instagram 5. Because this is what Friday night pizza looks like... View this photo on Instagram 6. And cacio e pepe is basically the best tasting mac 'n' cheese in the world. View this photo on Instagram 7. Because you'll always wish you lived in Positano... View this photo on Instagram 8. So you could wake up with this view every morning. View this photo on Instagram 9. Because lemons from Sorrento simply taste better. View this photo on Instagram 10. Because the Amalfi Coast is a spectacular place to spend the weekend... View this photo on Instagram 11. And go for a little boat ride. View this photo on Instagram 12. Because you learn there are few things cooler than a classic Fiat... View this photo on Instagram 13. Except perhaps a vintage Vespa. View this photo on Instagram 14. Because CHEESE... View this photo on Instagram 15. Delicious, amazing, incredible cheese. View this photo on Instagram 16. Because of the way the Colosseum lights up at night. View this photo on Instagram 17. And because the Tuscan hills look like a dream. View this photo on Instagram 18. Because every side street is the most charming thing you've ever seen... View this photo on Instagram 19. And every seaside town is paradise. View this photo on Instagram 20. Because this is how Italy does churches... View this photo on Instagram 21. And this is how it does beaches. View this photo on Instagram 22. Because walking around Firenze is like stepping into a time machine. View this photo on Instagram 23. And sunsets in Napoli never cease to amaze. View this photo on Instagram 24. Because getting lost in Venice is actually enjoyable. View this photo on Instagram 25. And the pace of everyday life is just right. View this photo on Instagram 26. Because of the way Roma glows at night. View this photo on Instagram 27. And the priceless art in seemingly every piazza. View this photo on Instagram 28. Because this is a midday snack. 29. Because aperitivo puts happy hours to shame. View this photo on Instagram 30. And the negronis are heaven in a glass. View this photo on Instagram 31. Because all'Amatriciana... View this photo on Instagram 32. Mozzarella di bufala... View this photo on Instagram 33. Spaghetti alle vongole... View this photo on Instagram 34. And insalata di mare. View this photo on Instagram 35. Because there's a market on every street corner. View this photo on Instagram 36. Because St. Peter's Basilica is genuinely awe-inspiring. View this photo on Instagram 37. And every piazza is unique. View this photo on Instagram 38. Because you'll miss it every day from the moment you leave... View this photo on Instagram 39. Because there's no place quite like it in the world. View this photo on Instagram