Low Tuition Fees in Italy for International Students, but is Italy Welcoming to Students from Africa?

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I have visited Italy but not long enough to determine whether it is conducive for international students. When one visits a country for a short stay, people may appear generally welcoming but not so much when you pack your bags to stay. However, I have heard and read stories on hostility shown by some Italians to migrants from Africa and thanks to the EU, many have relocated to other European countries. (Other countries have to face the problem of immigration-looks like it is our nature as humans to be on the move, but not so much for Africans who are increasingly despised where ever they find themselves. Whereas Westerners who find themselves in Africa are treated like royals). Italy is now implementing hostile immigration plans for "illegals" which by all means to me is a necessary step if immigration poses problems to Italy. Most often, politicians think their problems will be instantaneously resolved when immigrants pack their bags and go or are forcibly evicted. People will always look for something else to complain about. I am not going to delve into the general politicization of immigration but will look at whether or not this show of resentment towards African immigrants could stop international students from wanting to study in Italy?

Any serious student would want to study in
1) Conducive environment where irrespective of how they look, speak, their country of origin,and any differences would not impair their performance.
2) International students would want to feel welcomed. Anyone in their right minds would think twice before venturing on a journey to study in a country which is openly hostile towards immigrants even the so-called "illegals".

Having highlighted the above, another article on mastersportal.com outline ten reasons for international students to study in Italy. Inter-alia Italy is one of the most affordable countries in Europe where you can study abroad and that goes for tuition fees and living costs as well.
  • Average tuition for all degree types: 850 to 1,000 EUR/year
  • Average living expenses: 700 to 1,000 EUR/month for housing, food, transportation and fun
  • Most expensive cities: Rome, Milan and Bologna
  • Cheaper in cities: Pisa, Padua, or Turin

I have been wondering why Africans are so silent on racism against them. They have suffered from slavery, cheap labourers in the West and still remain docile. Maybe it is time to learn from the Jews as they speak up against antisemitism in different parts of the world. The Jews appear united on all fronts and their united voices make headlines. Can we raise the bar on the fight against racism?

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